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Created page with "== Introduction == In the field of biochemistry, a cofactor is a non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for an enzyme's activity as a catalyst, which is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction. Cofactors can be considered "helper molecules" that assist in biochemical transformations. They are essential for the biological activity of many enzymes, and their presence is critical for the proper functioning of metabolic pathway..."
