coenzyme Q - any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration

ubiquinone

biochemistry - the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry

coenzyme - a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes

benzoquinone, quinone - any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes

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A systematic review of the use of the antioxidant Coenzyme Q has found it can reduce blood pressure and other symptoms of heart failure, as well as improve exercise capacity, although its definitive role in heart failure is not yet proven.

CoQ reduces BP by Australian Nursing Journal

NEW ORLEANS -- Phototrop(R), a patented dietary supplement that combines acetyl L-carnitine, highly concentrated omega-3 and coenzyme Q 10, may support and maintain visual function in an elderly patient population at increased risk of developing vision loss.

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