ubiquinone /ubi·qui·none/ (Q) (Q10) (u″bĭ-kwĭ-nōn´) a quinone derivative with an unsaturated branched hydrocarbon side chain occurring in the lipid core of inner mitochondrial membranes and functioning in the electron transport chain. In naturopathic practice it is used for a wide variety of indications; also used as a dietary supplement for its antioxidant properties.
ubiquinone
u·bi·qui·none (y  b -kw-n n , y-bkw -nn)n. A quinone compound that serves as an electron carrier between various flavoproteins and in cellular respiration. |
ubiquinone
[yo̅o̅bik′winōn]
a quinone derivative that occurs in the lipid core of mitochondrial membranes and functions in the electron transport chain as a carrier. Formerly called coenzyme Q.
ubiquinone
coenzyme Q; component of the electrontransfer chain of oxidative phosphorylation.
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