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flavin

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fl?-v?n/

Noun

flavin (plural flavins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of tricyclic heterocyclic compounds derived from riboflavin; found especially as the adenine dinucleotide (FAD)

Related terms

  • flavinate
  • flavinyl
  • riboflavin

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flavoprotein

English

Etymology

flavo- +? protein

Noun

flavoprotein (plural flavoproteins)

  1. (biochemistry) any of a group of enzymes, containing flavin, that act as dehydrogenases

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