Hydroxocobalamin

**Semantic type:** Vitamin

**Definition:** A synthetic form of vitamin B12 that can be used as a dietary supplement to treat vitamin B12 deficiency. Upon administration, hydroxocobalamin mimics vitamin B12 and acts as an essential cofactor in various cellular reactions required for cell growth and replication, and hematopoiesis.

**Synonyms:** - Cyanokit - HYDROXOCOBALAMIN - Vitamin B12a