STATIC ANALYSIS
\stˈatɪk ɐnˈaləsˌɪs], \stˈatɪk ɐnˈaləsˌɪs], \s_t_ˈa_t_ɪ_k ɐ_n_ˈa_l_ə_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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A family of techniques of programanalysis where the program is not actually executed (asopposed to dynamic analysis), but is analyzed by tools toproduce useful information.Static analysis techniques range from the most mundane(statistics on the density of comments, for instance) to themore complex, semantics-based techniques.Qualities sought in static analysis techniques are soundnessand completeness.
By Denis Howe
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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.