PROXIMAL PHALANX
\pɹˈɒksɪmə͡l fˈalaŋks], \pɹˈɒksɪməl fˈalaŋks], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_m_əl f_ˈa_l_a_ŋ_k_s]\
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The phalanx articulating with a metacarpal or metatarsal bone.
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.