MEROCRINE
\mˈɛɹəkɹˌa͡ɪn], \mˈɛɹəkɹˌaɪn], \m_ˈɛ_ɹ_ə_k_ɹ_ˌaɪ_n]\
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[Greek] Appl. glands in which secreting cells are able to function repeatedly, as sudoriferous and lactiferous glands. Opp. holocrine.
By J.H. Kenneth
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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.