NATURAL RESISTANCE
\nˈat͡ʃəɹə͡l ɹɪsˈɪstəns], \nˈatʃəɹəl ɹɪsˈɪstəns], \n_ˈa_tʃ_ə_ɹ_əl ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_n_s]\
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The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from non-specific mechanisms such as genetic endowment, naturally occurring antiviral and bactericidal substances, phagocytosis, and constitutional factors such as body temperature, oxygen tension, and age.
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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.