coenzyme Q

British

noun

Also called: ubiquinone. a quinone derivative, present in biological cells, that functions as an electron carrier in the electron transport chain

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coenzyme Q Scientific

See ubiquinone

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He was in the bottom 20% of the population for coenzyme q-10, a crucial catalyst for energy production.

From Los Angeles Times

Tired cancer patients and survivors often turn to that and other dietary supplements such as Coenzyme Q-10, L-Carnitine and guarana, but not all are supported by evidence.

From Reuters

Add coenzyme Q-10 to your daily regimen: 60 mg to 100 mg in a soft-gel form taken with your largest meal.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the dietary supplement coenzyme Q-10 may have finally hit pay dirt with Parkinson's disease.

From Time Magazine Archive

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