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Intrinsic Factor

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Definition: A glycoprotein secreted by the cells of the GASTRIC GLANDS that is required for the absorption of VITAMIN B 12 (cyanocobalamin). Deficiency of intrinsic factor leads to VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY and ANEMIA, PERNICIOUS.      Other names Factor, Intrinsic
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
intrinsic factor-vitamin B12 complex releasing factor, rat  0   *Glycoproteins Intrinsic Factor Vitamin B 12. Biochim Biophys Acta 1982;719(3):619
intrinsic factor-vitamin B 12 complex  0   *Intrinsic Factor *Vitamin B 12. Biochim Biophys Acta 1982;719(3):619

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