PROTROPIN
\pɹˈɒtɹəpˌɪn], \pɹˈɒtɹəpˌɪn], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_t_ɹ_ə_p_ˌɪ_n]\
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trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weight lifters is banned
By Princeton University
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An analog of SOMATROPIN containing an additional (methionyl) amino-acid residue. It may be produced in bacteria from recombinant DNA. This biosynthetic form of human growth hormone is given to children with pituitary dwarfism. (Reynolds JEF (Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.