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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Main Author: Susan M. Chemaly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2016-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3597