Cocarboxylase

/ˌkoʊkɑrˈbɒksɪleɪs/ noun

Definition

A coenzyme (a helper molecule for enzymes) that contains thiamine and is essential for breaking down carbohydrates and other molecules in cells.

Etymology

From co- (prefix meaning 'with') + carboxylase (an enzyme that removes carboxyl groups); the term was coined when biochemists discovered this thiamine-dependent coenzyme in the early 20th century.

Kelly Says

Cocarboxylase is one of many coenzymes your body relies on every second—without it, you couldn't convert food into the energy that powers your brain and muscles right now.

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