ACONITIN
\ˈakənˌɪtɪn], \ˈakənˌɪtɪn], \ˈa_k_ə_n_ˌɪ_t_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of ACONITIN
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By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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An alkaloid, C33H43NO12 (probably benzoylaconine, C26H38[C7H5O]NO11) derived from Aconitum napellus and from other species of Aconitum. It is too active for use without dilution. Commercial varieties of a. vary considerably in physical properties and activity.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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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.