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flavin adenine dinucleotide

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flavin adenine dinucleotide
n. Abbr. FAD
A coenzyme, C27H33N9O15P2, that is a derivative of riboflavin and functions in certain oxidation-reduction reactions in the body.
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5) Riboflavin is a precursor of flavin adenine dinucleotide, which is required as a coenzyme for glutathione reductase, so a riboflavin deficiency may promote cataract formation by interfering with glutathione reductase activity.
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The enzymes whose molecules contain flavin adenine dinucleotide belong to the group of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) containing amine oxidases (FAD-AOs, EC 1.
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Most of the energy of fatty acids is extracted through oxidation to produce the reduced forms of high-energy electron carriers nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) and flavin adenine dinucleotide ([FADH.
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