Hydroxocobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin (pronounced: hy-drox-oh-co-bal-a-min) is a form of vitamin B12 that is used to prevent and treat low blood levels of this vitamin.
Etymology
The term "Hydroxocobalamin" is derived from the Greek words 'hydro' meaning water, 'oxo' meaning acid, 'cobal' referring to cobalt, and 'amin' referring to amine. This refers to the chemical structure of the compound, which includes a cobalt ion surrounded by a corrin ring, a hydroxo ligand and an upper axial ligand.
Usage
Most people get enough vitamin B12 from their diet. However, some conditions such as pernicious anemia, malabsorption syndromes, certain intestinal disorders, and certain genetic diseases can lead to a deficiency of this vitamin. Hydroxocobalamin is used to treat these deficiencies.
Related Terms
- Cyanocobalamin: Another form of vitamin B12 that can be used to treat deficiencies.
- Methylcobalamin: A form of vitamin B12 that is used in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other conditions.
- Cobalamin: The general term for compounds having vitamin B12 activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydroxocobalamin
- Wikipedia's article - Hydroxocobalamin
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