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Dictionary » I » Intrinsic factor Intrinsic factorIntrinsic factor a mucoprotein normally secreted by the epithelium of the stomach and that binds vitamin b12, the intrinsic factor/B12 complex is selectively absorbed by the distal ileum, though only the vitamin is taken into the cell.
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Results from our forumRe: B12 absorption/intrinsic factorOh since we are in the small intestine I have guess maybe enterocytes. The complexes are broken once it gets taken. From blood it goes to a lot of places, oh like your CNS first example.
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Re: B12 absorption/intrinsic factorOnce the B12/intrinsic factor complex gets endocytosed (by what kind of cells?) and into the blood stream, where does it go next? When ...
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Re: B12 absorption/intrinsic factorThis is a pretty straightforward thing, you dont trust wikipedia? intrinsic factor has to bind to b12 for it to be endocytosed. If you rephrase your question ask what is ...
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B12 absorption/intrinsic factorHow does the lining of the small intestine absorb the B12/intrinsic factor complex into the bloodstream? Does the B12 separate from the intrinsic factor or are the ...
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