DIAPHENYLSULFONE
\dˈa͡ɪəfˌiːna͡ɪlsˌʌlfə͡ʊn], \dˈaɪəfˌiːnaɪlsˌʌlfəʊn], \d_ˈaɪ_ə_f_ˌiː_n_aɪ_l_s_ˌʌ_l_f_əʊ_n]\
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A sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the SULFONAMIDES which involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms. It is also used with PYRIMETHAMINE in the treatment of malaria. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p157-8)
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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.