NEUROTENSIN
\njˈuːɹə͡ʊtənsˌɪn], \njˈuːɹəʊtənsˌɪn], \n_j_ˈuː_ɹ_əʊ_t_ə_n_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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A biologically active tridecapeptide isolated from the hypothalamus. It has been shown to induce hypotension in the rat, to stimulate contraction of guinea pig ileum and rat uterus, and to cause relaxation of rat duodenum. There is also evidence that it acts as both a peripheral and a central nervous system neurotransmitter.
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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.