Compound
B12
Cobalamin
Available Research Quantities
10 mL · 1 mg/mL
Compound Class
Vitamin B12 compound
Mechanism of Action
Vitamin B12 functions as an essential cofactor in DNA synthesis, methylation, and normal cellular metabolism.
Research Applications
Research with cobalamin often focuses on its role in one-carbon metabolism, hematologic function, and neurological health.
- One-carbon metabolism
- Red blood cell biology
- Neurological pathways
Overview
Research Focus
One-carbon metabolism · Red blood cell biology · Neurological pathways
Form
Liquid solution
Research Status
Vitamin B12 is an established essential nutrient and is used in FDA-approved drug products; regulatory status depends on formulation and intended use.
Research Use Only
Not for human use, diagnostic use, or therapeutic use. For preclinical research applications only.