Intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach.
It is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 later on in the terminal ileum
Upon entry into the stomach, vitamin B12 becomes bound to haptocorrin (R factor), a glycoprotein.
The resulting complex enters the duodenum, where pancreatic enzymes digest haptocorrin.
In the less acidic environment of the small intestine, B12 can then bind to intrinsic factor.
This new complex travels to the ileum, where special epithelial cells endocytose them.
Inside the cell, B12 dissociate once again and bind to another protein, transcobalamin II.
The new complex can exit the epithelial cells to enter the liver.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.