What is function of Intrinsic Factor?
Vit B12 synonyms are cobalamine, extrinsic factor of castle, anti-pernicious anaemia factor parietal cells of the stomach secrete a special protein called intrinsic factor (IF). IF is required for the absorption of Vit B12 one molecule of IF can combine with 2 molecules of B12 this complex attaches to specific receptors on mucosal cells and get internalised ref DM Vasudevan 8thed page 477
Increases cobalamin absorption
Increases folate absorption
Conves prothrombin to thrombin
Conve s fibrinogen to fibrin
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