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Vitamin B12 10ml

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  • OP Labs formerly Oxford Peptides
  • Batch tested Purity: ≥ 98.5 % (HPLC, typical)
  • CAS Number: 42464-96-0
  • Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₁N₂⁺
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Description

Description & Mechanism

Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble, cobalt-containing vitamin essential for fundamental biochemical processes in cellular metabolism. It functions as a cofactor for key enzymatic reactions involved in one-carbon metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis, and mitochondrial energy regulation.

In biochemical and cellular research systems, Vitamin B-12–dependent enzymes such as methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase are studied for their roles in DNA synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and fatty acid processing. Experimental models utilise Vitamin B-12 to investigate cofactor-dependent enzymatic activity, intracellular transport mechanisms, and nutrient–enzyme interactions under controlled conditions.

Applications in Research

  • Investigation of one-carbon metabolism and methylation pathways
  • Study of cofactor-dependent enzymatic reactions
  • Cellular metabolism and mitochondrial function research
  • Nutrient transport and vitamin uptake studies
  • Reference compound in biochemical and nutritional research

Handling

  • Handle using standard laboratory precautions
  • No reconstitution required — supplied as a ready-to-use sterile solution
  • Protect from light at all times
  • Do not freeze; storage at ambient temperature in darkness is recommended

Precautions & Notes

  • Stability may be affected by light, heat, and extreme pH
  • Experimental outcomes depend on concentration, model system, and formulation
  • Appropriate controls are recommended for enzymatic and cellular assays
  • Intended strictly for laboratory research use; not for human or veterinary application