EXFOLIATIVE SYNDROME
\ɛksfˈə͡ʊli͡ətˌɪv sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \ɛksfˈəʊliətˌɪv sˈɪndɹəʊm], \ɛ_k_s_f_ˈəʊ_l_iə_t_ˌɪ_v s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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The deposition of flaky, translucent fibrillar material most conspicuous on the anterior lens capsule and pupillary margin but also in both surfaces of the iris, the zonules, trabecular meshwork, ciliary body, corneal endothelium, and orbital blood vessels. It sometimes forms a membrane on the anterior iris surface. Exfoliation refers to the shedding of pigment by the iris. (Newell, Ophthalmology, 7th ed, p380)
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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.