Ubiquinone (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Ubiquinone is the primary electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain in mammals and is essential for the production of ATP.
- Researchers are studying the relationship between ubiquinone and the prevention of oxidative stress and cell damage in various diseases.
- Supplements containing ubiquinone are often marketed as having anti-aging properties, although their effectiveness is still being debated.
- In humans, ubiquinone plays a critical role in the electron transport chain, helping to generate energy for the body's cells.
- The reduction of ubiquinone back to its reduced form is an essential step in the functioning of the electron transport chain.