non-protein component

Definitions

A chemical group or molecule that is not composed of amino acids and is required for the biological activity of a protein.

A non-amino acid constituent, such as a metal ion or organic molecule, that is associated with a protein structure.

Examples

The prosthetic group serves as an essential non-protein component that enables the enzyme to catalyze specific chemical reactions.

Researchers analyzed the non-protein component of the complex to understand how it stabilizes the overall molecular structure.

Synonyms

prosthetic group cofactor coenzyme non-amino acid moiety inorganic constituent

Antonyms

protein component polypeptide chain amino acid residue proteinaceous part