Co-factor

co·fac·tor (k

1. One of two or more contributing factors.

2. A substance, such as a metallic ion or coenzyme, that must be associated with an enzyme for the enzyme to function.

cofactor [ˈkəʊˌfæktə]

1. (Mathematics) Maths a number associated with an element in a square matrix, equal to the determinant of the matrix formed by removing the row and column in which the element appears from the given determinant See minor

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem a nonprotein substance that forms a complex with certain enzymes and is essential for their activity. It may be a metal ion or a coenzyme

cofactor (k

A substance, such as a metallic ion or a coenzyme, that must be associated with an enzyme for the enzyme to function. Cofactors work by changing the shape of an enzyme or by actually participating in the enzymatic reaction.

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cofactor - a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result

chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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biotin
chemical compound
compound
glutathione
minor
porphyrin
signed minor

Some psychoactive drugs like cocaine or anti-psychotics also cause changes in some of the co-factors involved in this genetic regulatory system.

Why some people are more susceptible to stress than others by Asian News International

``There is no doubt that this is the co-factor for one type of HIV and the thing that so many people have been looking for,'' Fauci said in an interview.

AIDS `ENTRY' PROTEIN FOUND by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

MELBOURNE, FL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 1999--The world's first all natural dietary supplement support that contains anti-bodies and co-factors for the immune system is now available for immediate direct-to-home delivery from DCV, Inc.

BioChoice Debuted By DCV, Inc by Business Wire

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