cofactor

co·fac·tor

 (kō′făk′tər)

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.

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cofactor

(ˈkəʊˌfæktə)

n

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. (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

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co•fac•tor

(ˈkoʊˌfæk tər)

n.

1. a contributing factor.

2. any of various organic or inorganic substances necessary to the function of an enzyme.

[1935–40]

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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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