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cofactor
co·fac·tor C0457100 (kō′făk′tər)n.1. One of two or more contributing factors.2. A substance, such as a metallic ion or coenzyme, that must be associated with an enzyme for the enzyme to function.cofactor (ˈkəʊˌfæktə) n1. (Mathematics) maths a number associated with an element in a square matrix, equal to the determinant of the matrix formed by removing the row and column in which the element appears from the given determinant. See minor2. (Biochemistry) biochem a nonprotein substance that forms a complex with certain enzymes and is essential for their activity. It may be a metal ion or a coenzymeco•fac•tor (ˈkoʊˌfæk tər) n. 1. a contributing factor. 2. any of various organic or inorganic substances necessary to the function of an enzyme. [1935–40] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | cofactor - a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given resultchemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight | Translationscofactor
cofactor[′kō‚fak·tər] (biochemistry) A specific substance required for the activity of an enzyme, such as a coenzyme or metal ion. (mathematics) minor cofactor
cofactor [ko´fak-ter] an element or principle, e.g., a coenzyme, with which another must unite in order to function.heparin cofactor II a member of the serpin group that inhibits thrombin.co·fac·tor (kō'fak'ter, tōr), 1. Synonym(s): coenzyme2. An atom or molecule essential for the action of a large molecule, for example, heme in hemoglobin, magnesium in chlorophyll. Solo metal ions are regarded as cofactors for proteins, but not as coenzymes. cofactor (kō′făk′tər)n.1. One of two or more contributing factors.2. A substance, such as a metallic ion or coenzyme, that must be associated with an enzyme for the enzyme to function.co·fac·tor (kō'fak'tŏr) 1. Synonym(s): coenzyme. 2. An atom or molecule essential for the action of a large molecule; e.g., heme in hemoglobin, magnesium in chlorophyll. cofactor a substance that is essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes, binding to the enzyme only during the reaction. Cofactors can be metallic ions, or nonprotein organic molecules (coenzymes) such as vitamins in the B-COMPLEX.co·fac·tor (kō'fak'tŏr) An atom or molecule essential for the action of a large molecule. LegalSeeMinorFinancialSeeminorcofactor
Words related to cofactornoun a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given resultRelated Words- chemical compound
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