CHIRO INOSITOL
\kˈa͡ɪɹə͡ʊ ɪnˈɒsɪtˌɒl], \kˈaɪɹəʊ ɪnˈɒsɪtˌɒl], \k_ˈaɪ_ɹ_əʊ ɪ_n_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_t_ˌɒ_l]\
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An isomer of glucose that has traditionally been considered to be a B vitamin although it has an uncertain status as a vitamin and a deficiency syndrome has not been identified in man. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1379) Inositol phospholipids are important in signal transduction.
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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.