kinone (Meaning)
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kinone (n.)
See Quinone.
Synonyms & Antonyms of kinone
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kinone Sentence Examples
- Coenzyme Q10, known as ubiquinone, is a vital kinone present in every cell of the human body.
- Vitamin K, also known as phylloquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin crucial for blood coagulation, and it belongs to the kinone family.
- Plastoquinone is a naturally occurring kinone found in plants and algae, where it plays a fundamental role in the photosynthetic electron transport chain.
- Menaquinone, abbreviated as MK, is a group of kinones with varying lengths of isoprenoid side chains, found in bacteria and animal tissues.
- Idebenone, a synthetic kinone, is an antioxidant with neuroprotective properties that has been investigated for its potential role in treating various neurodegenerative disorders.
- Lawsone, a natural naphthoquinone, is the main pigment responsible for the reddish-brown color of henna, which is traditionally used for temporary tattoos and hair dyeing.
- Anthraquinone, a prominent kinone, is widely used in the production of dyes and pigments, particularly in the textile industry.
- Juglone, a quinone found in black walnut trees, possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties and is often employed as a natural herbicide.
- Thymoquinone, a potent antioxidant derived from the black seed, Nigella sativa, is currently being studied for its potential therapeutic applications in various diseases.
- Ubiquinone is a coenzyme essential for cellular respiration.
FAQs About the word kinone
See Quinone.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Coenzyme Q10, known as ubiquinone, is a vital kinone present in every cell of the human body.
Vitamin K, also known as phylloquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin crucial for blood coagulation, and it belongs to the kinone family.
Plastoquinone is a naturally occurring kinone found in plants and algae, where it plays a fundamental role in the photosynthetic electron transport chain.
Menaquinone, abbreviated as MK, is a group of kinones with varying lengths of isoprenoid side chains, found in bacteria and animal tissues.
