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Intrinsic factor

Intrinsic 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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Require advice regarding Myelin/VitB12 :D

... is an autoimmune state where cells producing the so-called instrinsic factor are destroyed and thus the absorption of the vitamin stops. This in ... possible) to have a vitamin B12 deficiency unless you lack the intrinsic factor. B12 causes some degree of demyelination if the deficiency ...

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by biohazard
Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:36 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Require advice regarding Myelin/VitB12 :D
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Build up of residual bodies...

... residual bodies that can not be removed from the cell is a contributing factor to cell aging especially in long lived cells (nerve cells, ect.). ... in cell aging? What kind of problems might there be... excessive waste? intrinsic dangers of residual bodies? What kind of research is being done ...

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by DMDhopefully
Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:43 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Build up of residual bodies...
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Views: 455

Re: Rho

... 2) Rho independent 1) Rho dependent: Termination with presence of Rho-factor. Rho is a protein with six subunits. It only binds to a specific sequence. 2) Rho independent: They are called intrinsic terminators. They consist of two sequences, a short inverted repeats having ...

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by Ajay
Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:51 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Rho
Replies: 7
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G protein coupled receptor

... GTP. --> the receptor acts like a GEF (guanine nucleotide exchange factor) then de alfa-subunit dissociates from the beta/gamma-subunit of the ... for exampel transcription. The alfa-subunit hydrolyses its GTP through intrinsic GTPase activity and reassociates to form the heterotrimeric G-protein.

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by sdekivit
Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:35 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: G protein coupled receptor
Replies: 5
Views: 1118


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