prosthetic group
A tightly bound nonpolypeptide structure required for the activity of an enzyme or other protein, for example the haem of haemoglobin.
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Prosthetic group
prosthetic group A tightly bound nonpolypeptide structure required for the activity of an enzyme or other protein, for example the haem of haemoglobin...
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