Definition of coenzyme
:a thermostable nonprotein compound that forms the active portion of an enzyme system after combination with an apoenzyme
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These commonly contain antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E, or coenzyme Q10, as well as biotin, a B-complex vitamin.
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The products include biological molecules such as coenzyme Q10, creatine, glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, gingko, kava, milk thistle and many more.
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Furthermore, the article incorrectly states that the sensor is an enzyme mimic, when actually the coenzyme NADH was the source of inspiration.
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1947
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