ARTHUS REACTION
\ˈɑːθəs ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˈɑːθəs ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˈɑː_θ_ə_s ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A dermal inflammatory reaction produced under conditions of antibody excess, when a second injection of antigen produces intravascular antigen-antibody complexes which bind complement, causing cell clumping, endothelial damage, and vascular necrosis.
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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.