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naphthoquinone

/ˌnæf.θə.kwɪˈnəʊn/

Tradução: Composto orgânico derivado da quinona, encontrado em plantas e usado na síntese de vitamina K. A forma biologicamente ativa, a menaquinona, atua na coagulação sanguínea.

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/ˌnæf.θə.kwɪˈnəʊn/C2formalscientific
  • ptComposto orgânico derivado da quinona, encontrado em plantas e usado na síntese de vitamina K. A forma biologicamente ativa, a menaquinona, atua na coagulação sanguínea.

A fat-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in blood clotting.

  1. Vitamin KC2formalscientific

    A fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in blood clotting and bone metabolism.

    ptVitamina K

    • Naphthoquinone derivatives are essential for the synthesis of clotting factors.
    • A deficiency in naphthoquinone can lead to excessive bleeding.
    • Doctors may prescribe naphthoquinone supplements to patients with clotting disorders.

    Sinônimosantihemorrhagic factorvitamin k

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