DOWNREGULATION
\dˌa͡ʊnɹɪɡjuːlˈe͡ɪʃən], \dˌaʊnɹɪɡjuːlˈeɪʃən], \d_ˌaʊ_n_ɹ_ɪ_ɡ_j_uː_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A negative regulatory effect on physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, or systemic level. At the molecular level, the major regulatory sites include membrane receptors, genes (GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION), mRNAs (RNA, MESSENGER), and proteins.
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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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