FUNC'TIONAL DISEASE
\fˈʌnkʃənə͡l dɪzˈiːz], \fˈʌnkʃənəl dɪzˈiːz], \f_ˈʌ_n_k_ʃ_ə_n_əl d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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Disease occurring without any ascertainable structural change. [Lat.]
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.