[56] Serum haptocorrin binds 80-90% of circulating B 12 , rendering it unavailable for cellular delivery by transcobalamin II
Additionally, it plays a key role in nerve function and the production of DNA and red blood cells
Some patients experienced mild crusting
The peptide cannot be obtained through normal pharmaceutical channels
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