Avidin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Glycoprotein with a very high affinity to biotin. Avidin is found in raw eggs and leads to a biotin deficiency at high consumption. Only when the eggs are cooked does the biotin-avidine bond split.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Fujimoto W et al (2005) Biotin deficiency in an infant fed with amino acid formula. J Dermatol 32: 256-261

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer