noun
- Plural of flavine; organic compounds containing a flavin group, often used in biochemistry and medicine as coenzymes or therapeutic agents.
Usage: technical; chemistry/biochemistry; also spelled 'flavins' in modern usage
Examples
- Flavines play a crucial role as coenzymes in cellular respiration.
- The researcher studied how flavines interact with enzymes in the metabolic pathway.
- Riboflavin is one of the most important flavines in human nutrition.
- Flavines are used in some pharmaceutical formulations for their antioxidant properties.