BRUNHILDE VIRUS
\bɹuːnhˈɪldə vˈa͡ɪɹəs], \bɹuːnhˈɪldə vˈaɪɹəs], \b_ɹ_uː_n_h_ˈɪ_l_d_ə v_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ə_s]\
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A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection.
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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.