Definition of "ubiquinone" [ubiquinone]

• A quinone compound that serves as an electron carrier between flavoproteins and in cellular respiration. (noun)

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• "Coenzyme Q-10, also called ubiquinone, is a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory with many benefits for treating and preventing obesity."
• "Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, acts like a vitamin in the body and works as a catalyst in chemical reactions, even though it is not actually an enzyme."
• "Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) it is also known as ubiquinone, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant found in the membranes of every cell of the body."