New light on vitamin B12: The adenosylcobalamin-dependent photoreceptor protein CarH
Adenosylcobalamin (AdoCbl), or coenzyme B12, is a cofactor for enzymes important in metabolism in humans (and other mammals) and bacteria. AdoCbl contains a Co-C bond and is extremely light sensitive, but, until recently, this light sensitivity appeared to have no physiological function. Recently, A...
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2016-09-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3597 |