Cobalamin

Cobalamin with the upper axial ligand noted as R

Cobalamin may refer to several chemical forms of vitamin B12, depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion. These are:

Cobalamin is susceptible to acid. During its biosynthesis, complexes are formed that protect it.

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