CHROMOMYCIN
\kɹˈə͡ʊməmˌɪsɪn], \kɹˈəʊməmˌɪsɪn], \k_ɹ_ˈəʊ_m_ə_m_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_n]\
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A complex of several closely related glycosidic antibiotics from Streptomyces griseus. The major component, CHROMOMYCIN A3, is used as a fluorescent stain of DNA where it attaches and inhibits RNA synthesis. It is also used as an antineoplastic agent, especially for solid tumors.
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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.