coenzyme Q10

Definition / meaning of coenzyme Q10

A naturally occurring benzoquinone important in electron transport in mitochondrial membranes. Coenzyme-Q functions as an endogenous antioxidant; deficiencies of this enzyme have been observed in patients with many different types of cancer and limited studies have suggested that coenzyme-Q may induce tumor regression in patients with breast cancer. This agent may have immunostimulatory effects.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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