coenzyme
nounEtymology From co- + enzyme.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.
- A coenzyme that exists in all living cells, NAD+ plays a central role in the body’s biological processes, such as regulating cellular energy, increasing insulin sensitivity and reversing mitochondrial dysfunction.2022 June 2, Sandee LaMotte, “The ‘Benjamin Button’ effect: Scientists can reverse aging in mice. The goal is to do the same for humans”, in CNN:
- Derived terms
- coenzyme A, coenzyme I, coenzyme II, coenzyme Q