Coenzymes (also known as Coenzyme, Enzyme Cofactor): Small molecules that are required for the catalytic function of ENZYMES. Many VITAMINS are coenzymes.

NIH MeSH · D003067Chemicals and Drugs

Coenzymes

Also known asCoenzyme · Enzyme Cofactor · Cofactor, Enzyme · Cofactors, Enzyme · Enzyme Cofactors

Definition

Small molecules that are required for the catalytic function of ENZYMES. Many VITAMINS are coenzymes.

MeSH classification

  • D08.211

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Common questions about Coenzymes

What does Coenzymes mean in medicine?
Small molecules that are required for the catalytic function of ENZYMES. Many VITAMINS are coenzymes. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Coenzymes known by any other names?
Yes. Coenzymes is also referred to as Coenzyme, Enzyme Cofactor, Cofactor, Enzyme, Cofactors, Enzyme in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Coenzymes sit in the medical classification?
Coenzymes falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D08.211). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Coenzymes?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D003067) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗