Term Name: | vitamin E binding |
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Synonyms: | alpha-tocopherol binding, tocopherol binding |
Definition: | Binding to a vitamin E, tocopherol, which includes a series of eight structurally similar compounds. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans and is a powerful biological antioxidant. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0008431] QuickGO AmiGO |