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vitamin B7
Any member of a group of vitamers that belong to the chemical structural class called biotins that exhibit biological activity against vitamin B7 deficiency. Vitamin B7 deficiency is very rare in individuals who take a normal balanced diet. Foods rich in biotin are egg yolk, liver, cereals, vegetables (spinach, mushrooms) and rice. Symptoms associated with vitamin B7 deficiency include thinning hair, scaly skin rashes around eyes, nose and mouth, and brittle nails. The vitamers include biotin and its ionized and salt forms.
ChEBI ID: 176841
Members (2)
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| biotin | An organic heterobicyclic compound that consists of 2-oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole having a valeric acid substituent attached to the tetrahydrothiophene ring. The parent of the class of biotins. | biotin |
| biotinate | Conjugate base of biotin arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. | biotinate |
Research
Studies (14,198)
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 3,019 (21.26) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 3,300 (23.24) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 3,623 (25.52) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 3,342 (23.54) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 914 (6.44) | 2.80 |
Study Types
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 95 (0.64%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 585 (3.94%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 306 (2.06%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 13,868 (93.36%) | 84.16% |