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ChEBI

cofactor

Term ID
CHEBI:23357
Synonyms
  • cofactor
  • cofactors
Definition
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).
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
inverse has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from cofactor
Phenotype where environments contain cofactor
Phenotype modified by environments containing cofactor
Human Disease / Model Data
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