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\sˈalvɐdˌɔː də mɛskˈiːtə], \sˈalvɐdˌɔː də mɛskˈiːtə], \s_ˈa_l_v_ɐ_d_ˌɔː d_ə m_ɛ_s_k_ˈiː_t_ə]\
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A Brazilian poet; born in Rio Janeiro in 1646; died in Rome, beginning of 18th century. His reputation as a poet was assured when he wrote his sacred drama "Sacrificium Jephtae" (1680). His best tragedies are "Demetrius", "Perseus", and "Prusias of Bithynia" (1690 to 1700).
By Charles Dudley Warner
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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.