CORNU CERVI
\kˈɔːnuː sˈɜːvi], \kˈɔːnuː sˈɜːvi], \k_ˈɔː_n_uː s_ˈɜː_v_i]\
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The horns of various species of the stag. They contain about 27 per cent. of gelatin. The Shavings, Raspatura seu Rasura Cornu Cervi, C. C. raspatum, boiled in water, have, consequently, been esteemed emollient and nutritive.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.