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Cofactor
Description
A cofactor is 'an organic molecule or ion (usually a metal ion) that is required by an enzyme for its activity. It may be attached either loosely (coenzyme) or tightly (prosthetic group)' (IUPAC definition).
MitoPedia topics:
Enzyme,
Substrate and metabolite
