Dictionary:

flavoprotein

  (flā'vō-prō'tēn', -tē-ĭn)

Any of a group of enzymes containing flavin bound to protein and acting as dehydrogenation catalysts in biological reactions.

Enzymes that contain the vitamin riboflavin, or a derivative such as flavin adenine dinucleotide or riboflavin phosphate, as the prosthetic group. Mainly involved in oxidation reactions in metabolism.

Any of a group of enzymes with flavin bound to protein that acts as dehydrogenases.

Fp; a conjugated protein containing a flavin nucleotide.