LYMPHOTOXIN
\lˈɪmfə͡ʊtˌə͡ʊksɪn], \lˈɪmfəʊtˌəʊksɪn], \l_ˈɪ_m_f_əʊ_t_ˌəʊ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
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Soluble substance released by lymphocytes activated by antigens or T-cell mitogens, that is cytotoxic to other cells. It is involved in allergies and chronic inflammatory diseases. Lymphotoxin is antigenically distinct from tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR), though they both share a common receptor, biological activities, and significant amino acid sequences.
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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.