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Description
A cofactor is 'an organic molecule or ion (usually a metal ion) that is required by an enzyme for its activity. It may be attached either loosely (coenzyme) or tightly (prosthetic group)' (IUPAC definition).
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- Cofactor
- » Cofactor
- » Coenzyme, cosubstrate
- » Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
- » Coenzyme Q2
- » Prosthetic group
- » Flavin adenine dinucleotide
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MitoPedia topics: Enzyme, Substrate and metabolite