co·fac·tor (k  f k t r)n. 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]
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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 (kfktr) 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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| Noun | 1. | 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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