BRUCEA ANTI-DYSENTERICA
\bɹˈuːsi͡əɹ ˈantidˈɪsəntəɹˌɪkə], \bɹˈuːsiəɹ ˈantidˈɪsəntəɹˌɪkə], \b_ɹ_ˈuː_s_iə_ɹ ˈa_n_t_i_d_ˈɪ_s_ə_n_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_k_ə]\
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Called after Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller. B. ferrugin'ea, Angustu'ra spu'ria, (F.) Fausse Angusture, A. Ferrugineuse. The systematic name of the plant whence was obtained-it was supposed -false Angustura or false Cusparia Bark. It is really the bark of Strychnos nux vomica.
By Robley Dunglison
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.