MERCAPTURIC ACID
\mɜːkˈapt͡ʃəɹˌɪk ˈasɪd], \mɜːkˈaptʃəɹˌɪk ˈasɪd], \m_ɜː_k_ˈa_p_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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The N-acetyl derivative of CYSTEINE. It is used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions. It has also been shown to have antiviral effects in patients with HIV due to inhibition of viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates.
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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.