COENZYME

coenzyme: translation

Either: low-molecular weight intermediate that transfers groups between reactions (eg. NAD), or: catalytically active low-molecular weight component of an enzyme (eg. haem). Coenzyme and apoenzyme together constitute the holoenzyme.

coenzyme: translation

n. [L. cum, with; Gr. en, in; zyme, yeast]

An organic substance associated with an enzyme in order to function; an organic cofactor.

coenzyme: translation

(ko-en\'zaīm)

A loosely bound cofactor that often dissociates from the enzyme active site after product has been formed.

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