MAGNESIUM SULFATE
\maɡnˈiːzi͡əm sˈʌlfe͡ɪt], \maɡnˈiːziəm sˈʌlfeɪt], \m_a_ɡ_n_ˈiː_z_iə_m s_ˈʌ_l_f_eɪ_t]\
Definitions of MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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A small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1083)
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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.