Chemicals and Drugs

Coenzymes

Small molecules that are required for the catalytic function of ENZYMES. Many VITAMINS are coenzymes.

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Abstract

Small molecules that are required for the catalytic function of ENZYMES. Many VITAMINS are coenzymes.

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5 entry terms
  • Coenzyme
  • Cofactors, Enzyme
  • Enzyme Cofactor
  • Enzyme Cofactors
  • Cofactor, Enzyme

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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  1. D08.211w

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QU 135

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Coenzymes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003067. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003067
  2. Coenzymes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coenzyme
  3. Coenzymes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1050086