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cofactor

/ˈkəʊ.fæk.tə/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈkəʊ.fæk.tə/

A substance, such as a coenzyme, that must combine with another substance to produce a given result, often in biochemical reactions.

  • 🇷🇺Вещество, такое как кофермент, которое должно соединиться с другим веществом для достижения определённого результата, часто в биохимических реакциях.
  1. Biochemical substance C1 formal scientific

    A non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for an enzyme's activity as a catalyst.

    • Magnesium acts as a cofactor for many enzymes in the body.
    • The enzyme requires a specific cofactor to function properly.
    • Without the cofactor, the biochemical reaction cannot proceed.

    🇷🇺Кофактор

    Synonyms: activatorcoenzyme

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