lyochrome Biochem.
(ˈlaɪəkrəʊm)
[ad. G. lyochrom (Ellinger & Koschara 1933, in Ber. d. Deut. Chem. Ges. LXVI. b . 317), f. Gr. λύ-ειν to loosen + -o + Gr. χρῶµ-α colour.]
= flavin 2.
| 1933 Chem. Abstr. XXVII. 2167 The name lyochrome is proposed for pigments of this class. 1938 [see intravital a.]. 1964 Wagner & Folkers Vitamins & Coenzymes iv. 48 The term ‘lyochrome’ was rejected, and the designation ‘flavin’ was adopted for these growth-promoting water-soluble pigments. 1974 Encycl. Brit. Macropædia IV. 922/2 (heading) Flavins (lyochromes). |