Flavoprotein
Flavoprotein
Flavoprotein (/flaˈvoʊˌproʊtiːn/) is a type of protein that contains a nucleic acid derivative of riboflavin: the Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) or Flavin mononucleotide (FMN).
Etymology
The term "Flavoprotein" is derived from the Latin flavus, meaning "yellow", and the Greek proteios, meaning "of the first quality". This is due to the yellow color of the riboflavin molecule, which is a key component of flavoproteins.
Function
Flavoproteins are involved in a wide array of biological processes, including, but not limited to, bioluminescence, removal of radicals contributing to oxidative stress, photosynthesis, DNA repair, and apoptosis. They are critical components of the electron transport chain, a major part of cellular respiration, and are involved in the oxidation and reduction.
Related Terms
- Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)
- Flavin mononucleotide (FMN)
- Riboflavin
- Electron transport chain
- Oxidative stress
- Bioluminescence
- Apoptosis
- Photosynthesis
- DNA repair
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flavoprotein
- Wikipedia's article - Flavoprotein
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