PROPHAGE INDUCTION
\pɹˈɒfɪd͡ʒ ɪndˈʌkʃən], \pɹˈɒfɪdʒ ɪndˈʌkʃən], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_f_ɪ_dʒ ɪ_n_d_ˈʌ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The mechanism by which latent viruses, such as genetically transmitted tumor viruses or prophages of lysogenic bacteria, are induced to replicate and are released as infectious viruses. It may be effected by various endogenous and exogenous stimuli, including B-cell lipopolysaccharides, glucocorticoid hormones, halogenated pyrimidines, ionizing radiation, ultraviolet light, and superinfecting viruses.
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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.