Coenzymes and Others

Coenzymes are a general term for a large class of organic cofactors that can be temporarily or permanently combined with enzymes. The category includes common coenzymes such as nicotinamide, coenzyme I, riboflavin and other substances that catalyze enzyme reactions.

Coenzymes are mainly used for:

• Participating in enzyme-catalyzed redox reactions, group transfers, and isomerization reactions