ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
\ˌantɪba͡ɪˈɒtɪk ɹɪsˈɪstəns], \ˌantɪbaɪˈɒtɪk ɹɪsˈɪstəns], \ˌa_n_t_ɪ_b_aɪ_ˈɒ_t_ɪ_k ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_n_s]\
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Diminished or failed response of an organism, disease or tissue to the intended effectiveness of a chemical or drug. It should be differentiated from DRUG TOLERANCE which is the progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a human or animal to the effects of a drug, as a result of continued administration.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.