DECAVANADATE
\dɪkˈavɐnˌade͡ɪt], \dɪkˈavɐnˌadeɪt], \d_ɪ_k_ˈa_v_ɐ_n_ˌa_d_eɪ_t]\
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Oxyvanadium ions in various states of oxidation. They act primarily as ion transport inhibitors due to their inhibition of Na (+)-, K (+)-, and Ca (+)-ATPase transport systems. They also have insulin-like action, positive inotropic action on cardiac ventricular muscle, and other metabolic effects.
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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.