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flavin
[fla´vin]any of a group of water-soluble yellow pigments widely distributed in animals and plants, including riboflavin and yellow enzymes.
flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) a coenzyme that is a condensation product of riboflavin phosphate and adenylic acid; it forms the prosthetic group (non–amino acid component) of certain enzymes, including d-amino acid oxidase and xanthine oxidase, and is important in electron transport in mitochondria.
flavin mononucleotide (FMN) a derivative of riboflavin consisting of a three-ring system (isoalloxazine) attached to an alcohol (ribitol); it acts as a coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes, including l-amino acid oxidase and cytochrome C reductase.
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FMN
Abbreviation for flavin mononucleotide.
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FMN
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flavin mononucleotide
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FMN
Abbreviation for flavin mononucleotide.
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FMN (flavin mononucleotide)
a COENZYME produced when RIBOFLAVIN is phosphorylated. It is necessary in the biosynthesis of fats.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005