CRESAMINE
\kɹˈɛsɐmˌiːn], \kɹˈɛsɐmˌiːn], \k_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɐ_m_ˌiː_n]\
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A mixture of equal parts of ethylene-diamine and tricresol. A strong, unirritating antiseptic. Used in form of 25 per cent. solution, which is applied in strength of 5-20: 1000 as an antiseptic and 1: 1000 in eczema, dermatitis, sycosis, and ulcers.
By Alexander Duane
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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.