BETULA ALBA
\bɪtjˈʊla ˈalbə], \bɪtjˈʊla ˈalbə], \b_ɪ_t_j_ˈʊ_l_a ˈa_l_b_ə]\
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The Birch, (Sc.) Birk, (F.) Bouleau commun. Order, Betulaceae. The young leaves are slightly odorous, astringent, and bitter. They are applied to wounds and ulcers. They have been regarded as antiscorbutic and anthelmintic. The tree furnishes a saccharine juice, which is considered antiscorbutic and diuretic.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.