A glycoprotein secreted by the cells of the GASTRIC GLANDS that is required for the absorption of VITAMIN B 12 (cyanocobalamin). Deficiency of intrinsic factor leads to VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY and ANEMIA, PERNICIOUS.
Intrinsic Factor has been studied across 10 research domains including 🦠 Gut & Microbiome, 🛡️ Immunity, 🧠 Focus & Attention, 🔬 Oncology, 🧬 Hormones. The primary research focus is 🦠 Gut & Microbiome with 21% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Intrinsic Factor is generated deterministically from 299 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
Data source: PubMed/MEDLINE (NLM). Corpus version: current. Patent pending (EVE-PAT-2026-001). © 2026 Organiq Sweden AB.