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Acid mol wt 159 The naturally occurring amino acid found in seeds of the plant Aesculus Claifornica. Aminolevulinate Dehydratase Synonym of porphobilinogen synthetase. Aminolevulinate Hydro-lyase Synonym of por-phobilinogen synthetase. Aminolevulinic Acid mol wt 130 An intermediate in biosynthesis of tetrapyrrole. Aminolysis Any hydrolytic deamination reaction in which an amino group is replaced by a hydroxyl group. 2-Amino-4-Methoxy-irans-3-Butenoic Acid mol wt 131 A naturally occurring amino...
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Aspartase See Aspartate ammonia-lyase. Aspartate N-Acetyltransferase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Aspartate Aminopeptidase The enzyme that catalyzes the release of N-terminal aspartate from a peptide. Aspartate Aminotransferase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction L-aspartate a-ketoglutarate oxaloacetate L-glutamate Aspartate Ammonia-Ligase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction
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DAO Abbreviation for diamine oxidase. DAP Abbreviation for 1. diaminopimelic acid 2. dihydroxyacetone phosphate. Dapa A trade name for acetaminophen. Dansylation The reaction of the dansyl group with an organic compound. Dansylcadaverine mol wt 335 An inhibitor of fibrin-stabilizing factor and an epidermal growth factor. DAP-DC Abbreviation for diaminopimelate de-carboxylase. Dapex A trade name for phentermine hydrochlo-ride. It promotes transmission of nerve impulses by releasing stored...
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Adenoblast Adenosine 2 ,3 -Cyclic Monophosphate Adenoblast Any embryonic cell from which a glandular cell is derived. Adenocarcinoma A malignant epithelium tumor of glandular structure. Adenocard A trade name for adenosine used as an antiarrhythmic agent. Adenocele A cysticlike tumor of a gland. Adenochondroma A neoplasm of cells derived from glandular and cartilaginous tissues, e.g., tumor of the salivary glands. Adenochondrosarcoma Any malignant tumor composed of glandular and cartilagelike...
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Acadesine mol wt 258 A nucleoside analog and a cardioprotective agent. Acarbose mol wt 646 A pseudotetrasaccharide isolated from Actinoplanes. It inhibits a-glucosi-dase and reduces sugar absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Acalcerosis A condition in which the body is deficient in calcium. Acalcicosis A disorder caused by a deficiency of calcium in the diet. Acamprosate Calcium mol wt 400 A substance used for treatment of alcoholism. Acampsia A condition in which a joint becomes rigid and...
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Forskolin mol wt 410 A substance isolated from plants that stimulates adenylate cyclase activity. Forssman Antigen Any heterophil antigen that can induce the production of an antibody capable of combining with sheep red blood cells. Fort Bragg Fever A human leptospirosis caused by Leptospira interrogans and characterized by pretibial rash, malaise, and fever. Fortaz A trade name for ceftazidime, an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Fortovase A trade name for saquinavir, an...
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Nicotinic Acid Acetylcholine Receptor A plasma membrane receptor that binds acetylcho-line causing diffusion of sodium ions into the cell and depolarizing the plasma membrane. Nicotinic Receptor A synaptic acetylcholine receptor for binding of nicotine, thereby mimicking the action of acetylcholine. Nicotinic Synapse A synapse that contains nico-tinic receptor. Nicotinyl Alcohol mol wt 109 A vasodilator. Nicotrol A trade name for nicotine, a smoking deterrent. NidaGel A trade name for...
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2',3'-Dideoxyadenosine 5'-Monophosphate mol wt 315 A monophosphate form of the dideoxy-nucleotide of adenine. Dicyclomine Hydrochloride mol wt 346 An anticholinergic agent that exerts a spasmolytic action on smooth muscle. Di-Cyclonex A trade name for dicyclomine hydrochloride, an anticholinergic drug. Didanosine Synonym for dideoxyinosine, it inhibits RNA-dependent DNA polymerase reverse transcriptase . Didemnins The biologically active depsipeptides from Caribbean tunicate e.g., sea squirt...
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CGP Abbreviation for 1. N-carbobenzoyl-gly-cyl-phenylalanine 2. choline glycerophosphatide. cGPDH Abbreviation for cytosolic GPDH glycerate 3-phosphate dehydrogenase . cGPx cGPX Abbreviation for cytosolic glu-tathione peroxidase. CGR Abbreviation for crystal growth rate. CGRP Abbreviation for calcitonin-gene-related peptide. cgs Abbreviation for centimeter-gram-second system. cGSH Abbreviation for cytosolic glutathione. cGSH-Px Abbreviation for cytosolic glutathione peroxidase. CGT Abbreviation...
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Maxam-Gilbert's Method A chemical method for DNA sequencing in which the double-stranded DNA is labeled with 32P at its 5' or 3' ends, treated with dimethyl sulfate, cleaved under appropriate conditions, and electrophoresed in Polyacrylamide gel and detected by autoradiography. Maxaquin A trade name for lomefloxacin hydro-chloride, an antibacterial agent that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase. Maxeran A trade name for metoclopramide hydrochloride, an antiemetic agent that stimulates the motility of...
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Fe-Protein A component of the enzyme nitroge-nase that contains iron. Fergon A trade name for ferrous gluconate, a hematinic agent that provides iron for the synthesis of hemoglobin. Ferguson Equation An equation describing the relationship between the electrophoretic mobility of a protein and the concentration of polyacryla-mide. Fer-In-So A trade name for ferrous sulfate used to elevate the serum iron concentration. Fer-Iron A trade name for ferrous sulfate used to elevate the serum iron...
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Einsteinium A stable isotope with atomic weight 252, valence 3. Ejectisome A type of extrusome found in Crypto-phyta and Chlorophyta, which can be discharged from the organisms upon proper stimulation. EKG Abbreviation for electrocardiography. EKTR Abbreviation for enterokinase-responsive a-thrombin receptor. Elaidic Acid mol wt 282 An organic acid. Elaidinization The cis-trans isomerization of saturated fatty acids. Elaiomycin mol wt 258 An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces hepaticus that...
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Midol A trade name for a combination drug containing aspirin, caffeine, and cinnamedrine hydrochloride. Midol-200 A trade name for ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic drug. Midol PMS A trade name for a combination drug containing acetaminophen, pamabrom, and pyrilamine maleate, used as an antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory agent. MIF Abbreviation for 1. macrophage-inhibiting factor 2. merthiolate-iodine-formaldehyde solution 3. micro-immuno-fluorescence 4....
EC Echonazole
EcaI BstEII A restriction endonuclease from Enterobacter cloacae with the following specificity EcaII EcoRII A restriction endonuclease from Enterobacter cloacae with the same specificity as EcoRII. Ecabet mol wt 381 An antiulcerative agent. Ecabet mol wt 381 An antiulcerative agent.
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Echovirus A virus of Picornaviridae also called Enterovirus . ECI Abbreviation for enoyl-CoA isomerase. ECL Abbreviation for enhanced chemilumines-cence. EclII EcoRII A restriction endonuclease from Enterobacter cloacae with the same specificity as EcoRII. Ecl28I SacII A restriction endonuclease from Enterobacter cloacae with the same specificity as SacII. Ecl37I SacII A restriction endonuclease from Enterobacter cloacae with the same specificity as Sac II. Ecl66I EcoRII A restriction...
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CAVP Abbreviation for a combination drug containing Cytoxan, adriamycin, vincristine, and pred- C2b Abbreviation for a subcomponent of C2 complement. C3b Abbreviation for a subcomponent of C3 complement. C4b Abbreviation for a subcomponent of C4 complement C5b Abbreviation for a subcomponent of C5 complement. CB Agar Abbreviation for chocolate blood agar. CBA Mouse Abbreviation for a strain of inbred mouse. CBA N Mouse Abbreviation for a CBA mutant mouse. CBB Abbreviation for Coomassie...
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BstD102I A restriction endonuclease from Bacillus stearothermophilus D102 with the following specificity Bst71I A restriction endonuclease from Bacillus stearothermophilus strain 71 with the following specificity BstDEI A restriction endonuclease from Bacillus stearothermophilus DE with the following specificity
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Kanamycin Kinase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Kanamycin Sulfate A derivative of kanamycin that binds to 30S ribosomes causing inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Kanasig A trade name for kanamycin sulfate, an antimicrobial agent that binds to 30S ribosomes causing inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Kantrex A trade name for kanamycin sulfate, an antimicrobial agent that binds to 30S ribosomes causing inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. KAOBP Abbreviation...
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Clinoril A trade name for sulindac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Clinoscope A device for the measurement of cyclophobia tendency of one eye to deviate . Clioquinol A local anti-infective agent see also iodochlorhydroxyquin . Clioxanide mol wt 542 An anthelmintic agent. Clinoxide A trade name for a combination drug containing chlordiazepoxide and clidinium. Clipoxide A trade name for a combination drug containing chlordiazepoxide and clidinium. CLIP-170 Abbreviation for cytoplasmic...
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Acecarbromal mol wt 279 A sedative and hypnotic agent. Aceclofenac mol wt 354 An anti-inflammatory agent. Acedapsone mol wt 332 An antimalarial and antibacterial agent. Acediasulfone mol wt 306 An anti-bacterial agent.
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AspHI HgiAI A restriction endonuclease from Achromobacter species with the following specificity AspLEI A restriction endonuclease from Arthrobacter species LE3860 species with the following specificity Asphygmia Temporary absence of pulse. Asphyxia Loss of consciousness due to insufficient oxygen supply. Asphyxiant Any agent capable of causing asphyxia. Aspidin mol wt 461 An anthelmintic agent. Aspidinol mol wt 224 An anthelmintic agent.
DPT Droloxifene
DPT Abbreviation for 1. a vaccine mixture of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus 2. dipropyl-tryptamine. DPTV Abbreviation for a combination of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine DQF Abbreviation for double-quantum filtered. DRA Abbreviation for dextran-reactive antibody. DraI AhaIII A restriction endonuclease from Deinococcus radiophilus with the following specificity DraII A restriction endonuclease from Deinococcus radiophilus with the following specificity Drenison A trade name for...
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Agrocybin mol wt 147 An antibiotic produced by basidiomycete Agrocybe dura. Agroinfection A method of introducing foreign DNA into a plant in which the foreign DNA is incorporated into a Ti-plasmid, and the plasmid is then introduced into Agrobacterium tumefacians. The transfer of foreign DNA into a plant is achieved by the infection of the plant with the A. tumefacians containing the constructed Ti-plasmid. Agromyces A genus of microaerophilic to anaerobic, catalase-negative, asporogenous...
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Ceramide Glucosyltransferase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Ceramide Glycanase Synonym of glucosylcera-midase. Ceramide Kinase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Cephulac A trade name for lactulose, a laxative. Cephulax A trade name for lactulose, used as a laxative. Ceporacin A trade name for cephalothin, an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Ceporex A trade name for cephalexin monohydrate, an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall...
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Aller-Chlor A trade name for chlorpheniramine maleate, used as an antihistaminic agent. Allerdryl A trade name for diphenhydramine hydrochloride, used as antihistaminic agent. Allergen An antigen capable of provoking production of IgE antibodies that bind to the mast cells. Subsequent exposure to allergen causes mast cell degranulation and release of histamine leading to allergic reactions. Allergenic Pertaining to a substance capable of causing allergic reactions. Allergesic A trade name for a...
Calcimax Calcium Carbonate
Calcimax A trade name for calcium carbonate, used to reduce the acid load in the GI tract and to elevate gastric pH and pepsin activities. Calcimedin A calcium-binding protein. Calcimycin mol wt 524 A polyether antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces chartreusensis. It is a divalent cation ionophore. Calcitonin A calcium-regulating peptide hormone secreted from the thyroid gland in mammals it lowers the level of calcium in the blood, decreases osteoclastic activity, and reduces mineral release...
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Chloroazodin mol wt 183 A topical anesthetic agent. Chlorobenzilate mol wt 325 A pesticide for control of spider mites. Chlormycetin Otic A trade name for chloram-phenicol, an antibiotic. Chlormycetin Ophthalmic A trade name for chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. Chlornaphazine mol wt 268 An antineoplastic agent. Chlor-Niramine A trade name for chlor-pheniramine maleate, an antihistaminic agent that competes for H-1 receptor sites on the effector cells. Chloroacetaldehyde mol wt 79 A fungicide....
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Antisialagogue Agent capable of suppressing the flow or formation of saliva. Antisialic Suppressing or decreasing the secretion of saliva. Antisigma Factor A protein produced by T4-infected E. coli that prevents the recognition of the promoter by the sigma factor of host DNA-depen-dent RNA polymerase. Anti-SM RNP Abbreviation for antibody against smooth muscle ribonucleoprotein. Antispas A trade name for dicyclomine hydro-chloride, used as an anticholinergic agent. Antispasmodic Agent or action...
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BsiC1 A restriction endonuclease isolated from Bacillus species with the following specificity BsiW1 A restriction endonuclease isolated from Bacillus species with the following specificity BsiEI A restriction endonuclease from Bacillus stearothermophilus with the following specificity BsiXI A restriction endonuclease from Bacillus species with the following specificity BsiHKAI A restriction endonuclease from Bacillus stearothermophilus with the following specificity BsiY1 A restriction...
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Carazolol mol wt 298 An antihypertensive, antianginal, and antiarrhythmic agent. Carbacel A trade name for carbachol, used as a miotic agent. Carbachol mol wt 183 A substance that causes contractions of the sphincter muscle of the iris leading to miosis and produces ciliary spasm and vasodilation of conjunctival vessels of the outflow tract. Carbadox mol wt 262 An antibacterial agent.
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Homoserine Dehydratase Hot-Antigen Suicide Homoserine Dehydratase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Homoserine Dehydrogenase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Homoserine Kinase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction ADP Phosphohomoserine Homoserine ATP Homoserine Succinyltransferase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Homostachydrine mol wt 156 A naturally occurring amino acid found in alfalfa. Homo-Tet A trade name for tetanus immune...
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Mecoqualone mol wt 270 A sedative and hypnotic agent. mEC-SOD Abbreviation for mutant extracellular superoxide dismutase. Meda Cap A trade name for acetaminophen, an analgesic and antipyretic agent. Meda Tab A trade name for acetaminophen, an analgesic and antipyretic agent. Medetomidine mol wt 200 A sedative and analgesic agent.
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Endoskeleton A skeleton buried within the soft tissues of an animal, e.g., the spicules of sponges, the plates of exhinoderms, and the bony skeletons of vertebrates. Endosome A membrane vesicle formed by en-docytosis, e.g., phagosome or pinosome. Endosmosis The osmatic passage of fluid into a cell or vessel. Endosperm A nutrient-rich structure in seed plants formed within the embryo sac. Endospore Spore that is formed intracellularly by the parent cell or formed under the condition of nutrient...
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EH Abbreviation for ethidium homodimer. EheI A restriction endonuclease from Erwinia herbicola strain 915 with the following specificity Ehringhaus Compensator A device used in interference or polarization microscopy to reduce the brightness of the object to zero in order to measure the phase retardation. Ehrlich Ascites A mouse ascites tumor cell line maintained by passage in animals. Ehrlich Reagent 1. A reagent containing p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde and used for determination of...
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Echinococcosis Infection by larvae of Echinococcus tapeworm. Echinocyte Erythrocytes that have shrunk in hypertonic solution so that the surface is spiky. Echinomycin mol wt 1101 A potent inhibitor for nucleic synthesis. Echinosphaerium A genus of protozoa that is multinucleate. Echinostelium A genus of slime mold. Echinulate Covered with small spines. Echonazole mol wt 382 An antifungal agent.
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Kineosporia A genus of bacteria Actinomyc-etales that form a substrate mycelium but not aerial hyphae. Kinesed Tablets A trade name for a combination drug containing atropine sulfate, scopolamine hydrochloride, hyoscyamine hydrochloride, and phenobarbital, used as an anticholinergic agent. Kinesin A type of motor protein that uses energy from ATP hydrolysis to move along a microtuble. Kinesis The change of activity rate in response to a stimulus. -kinesis a suffix denoting movement. Kinete A...
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Eco24I HgiJII A restriction endonuclease from E. coli RFL 24 with the following specificity Eco47III A restriction endonuclease from E. coli RFL 47 with the following specificity Eco25I HgiJII A restriction endonuclease from E. coli RFL 25 with the same specificity as HgiJII. Eco26I HgiJII A restriction endonuclease from E. coli RFL 26 with the same specificity as HgiJII. Eco31I A restriction endonuclease from E. coli RFL 31 with the following specificity Eco48I PstI A restriction endonuclease...
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Infrared Spectrophotometer Inosinate Nucleosidase Infrared Spectrophotometer An instrument used for the measurement of absorption of infrared radiation by a sample that provides information on the interatomic bonds that have a characteristic frequency within the infrared range. Infrared Spectrum The wavelength range of 7.5 x 10-5 to 4.2 x 10-2 cm. Infufer A trade name for iron dextran, a source of iron. Infusate A fluid that is given intravenously. Infusion 1. The introduction of fluid e.g.,...
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Euglena A genus of photosynthetic euglenoid flagellates. Euglenoids A group of algae or protozoa with stigma and flagella that contain chlorophyll a and b. Euglobulin A class of proteins that is insoluble in water but soluble in salt solutions. Euglucon A trade name for glyburide, an an-tidiabetic agent. Euglypha A genus of testate amoebae. EuISA Abbreviation for europium-linked immunosorbent assay. Eukaryon The nucleus of an eukaryotic cell. Eukaryote Cell or cells of an organism that have a...
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3-Hydroxybutyl-CoA Dehydratase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction p-Hydroxyephedrine mol wt 181 An adrener-gic agent. 3-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction 4-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Hydroxybutyric Acid mol wt 104 A four-carbon organic acid. 3-Hydroxycamphor mol wt 168 A topical antipruritic agent.
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Clonorchiasis A condition caused by the presence of the fluke Clonorchis sinensis in the bile duct. Clone 1. Population of cells or organisms formed by repeated asexual division from a single common ancestral cell or organism. 2. Genetically engineered replicas of DNA sequences. Cloned DNA Any DNA sequence or fragment that has been inserted into a cloning vector and replicated in the host organism. Cloned Library A collection of cloned DNA sequences representative of the genome of the organism...
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Abetalipoproteinemia An inherited disorder characterized by the absence of plasma low density lipoprotein betalipoprotein and the presence of acanthocytes in the blood acanthocytosis . ABH Antigens Referring to the blood group antigen A, B and H. The H antigen is the precursor of blood group antigen A and B. Individuals having neither A nor B antigen express the H antigen. Abient Having a tendency to move away from the stimuli. Abietic Acid mol wt 302 The principal constituent of colophony...
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Feclemine mol wt 359 An antispasmodic agent. Feldene A trade name for piroxicam, an antiinflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic agent. Felodipine mol wt 384 An antihypertensive and antianginal agent that blocks the entry of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac cells. Fe III -Cyt-c Abbreviation for ferricytochrome c.
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I Abbreviation for 1. inosine, 2. isoleucine, 3. iodine, and 4. electric current. 131I The radioactive iodine used for clinical diagnosis and labeling proteins. I Band The lighter band of the myofibril in striated muscle seen under the electron microscope and composed of thin actin-containing filaments also known as isotropic band . i Gene The regulatory gene in the lac operon of E. coli that encodes the repressor for the lac op-eron. Ia Antigen Class II histocompatibility molecules encoded by...
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COMB Abbreviation for a combination drug containing cyclophosphamide, oncovin, methotr-exate, and bleomycin. Combantrin A trade name for pyrantel embonate, an anthelintic agent that blocks neuromuscular activity. Combinatorial Any process that is governed by specific combination factors. The different combinations have different effects. Combinatorial Association The association of immunoglobulin molecules from any one class of heavy chain with molecules from any one type of light chain....
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Asp471 XhoI A restriction endonuclease from Alcaligenes species having the same specificity as XhoI. Asp521 HindIII A restriction endonuclease from Alcaligenes species having the same specificity as HindIII. Asp781 StuI A restriction endonuclease from Alcaligenes species having the same specificity as StuI. Asp6971 AvaII A restriction endonuclease from Achromobacter species having the same specificity as AvaII. Asp7001 XmnI A restriction endonuclease from Achromobacter species having the same...
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3'-Deoxynucleosidase The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction Deoxynucleotides Referring to the deoxyribo-nucleotide of adenine, guanine, thymine, or cytosine. 2'-Deoxyinosine 5'-Diphosphate mol wt 412 A 2'-Deoxyinosine 5'-Monophosphate mol wt 332 2'-Deoxyinosine 5'-Triphosphate dITP, mol wt 492 A triphosphate form of the deoxyribo-nucleotide of hypoxanthine.
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Antianemic 1. Preventing or correcting anemia. 2. Any agent capable of preventing or correcting anemia, e.g., vitamen B12. Antianemic Factor Referring to vitamin B12. Antianginal 1. Capable of preventing or relieving angina pectoris by enlarging arteries of the heart and improving blood flow. 2. A drug that is capable of preventing or relieving angina pectoris. Antiantibody An antibody directed against an antigenic determinant on an antibody molecule. Antiantidote Substance that blocks the...
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Diabetes Insipidus A metabolic disorder characterized by thirst and heavy urination without excess excretion of sugar. Diabetes Mellitus A disorder characterized by deficiency of the hormone insulin and consequent elevation of glucose concentrations in the blood and urine. Diabetogenic Capable of producing diabetes. Diabetogenic Hormone Hormone that stimulates gluconeogenesis. Diabinese A trade name for chlorpropamide, an antidiabetic agent that stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic...
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Exodeoxyribonuclease V The enzyme that catalyzes the exonucleolytic cleavage in the presence of ATP in either the 5' to 3' or 3' to 5' direction to yield 5'-phosphomononucleotides. Exodeoxyribonuclease VII The enzyme that catalyzes exonucleolytic cleavage in either the 5' to 3' or 3' to 5' direction to yield 5'-phospho-mononucleotides preference for single-stranded DNA . Exoenzyme 1. Enzyme that is synthesized by the living cell and released into the surrounding environment. 2. Enzyme that...