ROTTLERA TINCTORIA
\ɹˈɒtə͡lɹə tɪŋktˈɔːɹi͡ə], \ɹˈɒtəlɹə tɪŋktˈɔːɹiə], \ɹ_ˈɒ_t_əl_ɹ_ə t_ɪ_ŋ_k_t_ˈɔː_ɹ_iə]\
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A euphorbiaceous plant of India. A powder is attached to the fruit capsule of this plant, which is brushed off and collected when the fruit is dry. It is called Kameyla, is used in Northern India as a vermifuge for dogs; and has proved effectual against tapeworm in man. The dose is two or three drachms, which purges.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.
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