Evolutionary and ecological correlates of thiaminase in fishes

Abstract Thiamine (vitamin B1) is required by all living organisms in multiple metabolic pathways. It is scarce in natural systems, and deficiency can lead to reproductive failure, neurological issues, and death. One major cause of thiamine deficiency is an overreliance on diet items containing the...

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Main Authors: Freya E. Rowland, Catherine A. Richter, Donald E. Tillitt, David M. Walters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44654-x