Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
    • The 5-deoxyzdenosyl cobalamin and cobalamin function as coenzyme forms and are required for the action of several enzymes.
    • Methyl malonyl CoA mutase uses 5-deoxyadenosyl cobalamin as coenzyme.
    • Methyl cobalamin functions as a carrier of methyl group to homocysteine and convert it to methionine
    Reaction associated with B12 Coenzyme


     

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