Definition of coenzyme Q10 - National Cancer Institute Drug Dictionary

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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. Check for or using this agent. ()

Synonyms:		coenzyme-Q Ubidecarenone Ubiquinone Ubiquinone 10

Abbreviation:		Co-Q10

Chemical structure name:		2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-Decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecanyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione

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