neurofuran

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noun

Any of various 22-carbon compounds, similar to the isofurans, formed nonenzymatically by free radical mediated peroxidation of docosahexaenoic acid.

Scrabble 13

Meanings

nounneurofuran (plural neurofurans)

plural neurofurans

  1. biochemistryAny of various 22-carbon compounds, similar to the isofurans, formed nonenzymatically by free radical mediated peroxidation of docosahexaenoic acid.

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neurofuran. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurofuran

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Chicago

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