AFRICAN GREEN MONKEY
\ˈafɹɪkən ɡɹˈiːn mˈʌnkɪ], \ˈafɹɪkən ɡɹˈiːn mˈʌnkɪ], \ˈa_f_ɹ_ɪ_k_ə_n ɡ_ɹ_ˈiː_n m_ˈʌ_n_k_ɪ]\
Definitions of AFRICAN GREEN MONKEY
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By Princeton University
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A species of CERCOPITHECUS containing three subspecies: C. tantalus, C. pygerythrus, and C. sabeus. They are found in the forests and savannas of Africa. The African green monkey (C. pygerythrus) is the natural host of SIV and is used in AIDS research.
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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.