MAD COW DISEASES
\mˈad kˈa͡ʊ dɪzˈiːzɪz], \mˈad kˈaʊ dɪzˈiːzɪz], \m_ˈa_d k_ˈaʊ d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z_ɪ_z]\
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A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy of cattle associated with abnormal prion proteins in the brain. Affected animals develop excitability and salivation followed by ATAXIA. This disorder has been associated with consumption of SCRAPIE infected ruminant derived protein. This condition may be transmitted to humans, where it is referred to as variant or new variant CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB SYNDROME. (Vet Rec 1998 Jul 25;143 (41):101-5)
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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.