CBWD2 Antibodies

Target Information

The CBWD2 gene, a member of the CobW domain-containing (CBWD) gene family, encodes a protein involved in vitamin B12 synthesis. This gene is part of a conserved pathway crucial for cobalamin biosynthesis, typically in microorganisms. In dinoflagellates, the CBWD gene family, including CBWD2, has been identified to play a role in the synthesis and regulation of vitamin B12, essential for various metabolic processes. The CobW domain is implicated in interactions with cobalt, a vital component of the vitamin B12 molecule, suggesting a regulatory or structural role in cobalamin assembly. Research on the CBWD2 gene and its protein products can provide insights into the complex mechanisms of vitamin B12 biosynthesis and its evolutionary significance in eukaryotic organisms, possibly opening avenues for biotechnological applications in vitamin B12 production.

Synonyms

CBWD2; Cobalamin synthase W domain-containing protein 2; cobalamin synthetase W domain-containing protein 2; COBW domain containing 2; COBW domain-containing protein 2