PIRIFORM
\pˈɪɹɪfˌɔːm], \pˈɪɹɪfˌɔːm], \p_ˈɪ_ɹ_ɪ_f_ˌɔː_m]\
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pir'i-form, adj. pear-shaped.
By Thomas Davidson
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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.