Cubam is the term used to refer to a multi-ligand receptor located in the terminal ileum specializing in absorption of vitamin B12. Cubam is essentially composed of amnionless (AMN) and cubilin. Cubilin is essential as a cell receptor recognizing the vitamin B12-intrinsic factor complex whereas amnionless is more involved in the receptor mediated endocytosis of the complex.
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