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menaquinone /men·a·quin·one/ (men″ah-kwin´ōn) vitamin K2; any of a series of compounds having vitamin K activity and structurally similar to phytonadione (vitamin K1) but having a different side chain; synthesized by the intestinal flora.
menaquinone [men″ah-kwin´ōn] any of a series of compounds having vitamin K activity, in which the phytyl side chain of phytonadione (vitamin K1) is replaced by a side chain of prenyl units.
menaquinone any of a series of compounds having vitamin K activity, in which the phytyl side-chain of phytomenadione (vitamin K1) is replaced by a side-chain of prenyl units. Called also vitamin K2. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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