Biotin, also known as vitamin H or coenzyme R is a water soluble member of the B vitamins (B7).
| Mechanism of Action | During fatty acid synthesis and gluconeogenesis, biotin acts as a flexible prosthetic group by allowing it to reach different enzymatic active sites. |
| Microbiology Applications | Biotin can be used in cell culture media for its involvement in a number of cellular processes including gluconeogenesis, synthesis of fatty acids, and amino acids isoleucine and valine. |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16N2O3S |
