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Enzyme enabler
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cofactor
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A cofactor is a non- protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for a protein's biological activity to happen. These proteins are commonly enzymes , and cofactors can be considered "helper molecules" that assist in biochemical transformations. ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 a contributing factor 2 (context biochemistry English) a substance, especially a coenzyme or a metal, that must be present for an enzyme to function 3 (context biochemistry English) a molecule that binds to and regulates the activity of a protein 4 ...
Usage examples of cofactor.
The human body does not possess the chemical cofactors required to convert them to useful hormones.
If they screw up, there’re neural growth cofactors and cheap replacement stem cells.
If they screw up, there're neural growth cofactors and cheap replacement stem cells.