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quinone reductase
(KWIH-none ree-DUK-tays)
An
enzyme
inside cells that makes certain molecules less
toxic
. Also called
quinone oxidoreductase 1
.
enzyme (EN-zime)
A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
quinone oxidoreductase 1 (KWIH-none OK-sih-doh-ree-DUK-tays ...)
An enzyme inside cells that makes certain molecules less toxic. Also called quinone reductase.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
toxic (TOK-sik)
Having to do with poison or something harmful to the body. Toxic substances usually cause unwanted side effects.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
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