GANGRENOUS ERGOTISM
\ɡˈaŋɡɹənəs ˈɜːɡətˌɪzəm], \ɡˈaŋɡɹənəs ˈɜːɡətˌɪzəm], \ɡ_ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_ɹ_ə_n_ə_s ˈɜː_ɡ_ə_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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Chronic e. characterized by gangrene of the extremities due to persistent constriction of the arteries, preceded by itching and cutaneous anesthesia.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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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.