COMET ASSAYS
\kˈɒmɪt ɐsˈe͡ɪz], \kˈɒmɪt ɐsˈeɪz], \k_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_t ɐ_s_ˈeɪ_z]\
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A genotoxicological technique for measuring DNA damage in an individual cell using single-cell gel electrophoresis. Cell DNA fragments assume a "comet with tail" formation on electrophoresis and are detected with an image analysis system. Alkaline assay conditions facilitate sensitive detection of single-strand damage.
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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.