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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. carbohydrates
  3. glycoconjugates
  4. glycoproteins
  5. mucoproteins
  6. intrinsic factors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. carbohydrates
  3. glycoconjugates
  4. glycoproteins
  5. mucoproteins
  6. intrinsic factors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. conjugated proteins
  4. glycoproteins
  5. mucoproteins
  6. intrinsic factors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. conjugated proteins
  4. glycoproteins
  5. mucoproteins
  6. intrinsic factors

Preferred term

intrinsic factors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A glycoprotein secreted by the cells of the gastric glands that is required for the absorption of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). Deficiency of intrinsic factor leads to vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia, pernicious.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/302564

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