CHIMERIC TOXINS
\t͡ʃa͡ɪmˈɛɹɪk tˈɒksɪnz], \tʃaɪmˈɛɹɪk tˈɒksɪnz], \tʃ_aɪ_m_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_k t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n_z]\
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Semisynthetic conjugates of various toxic molecules, including radioactive isotopes and bacterial or plant toxins, with specific immune substances such as immunoglobulins, monoclonal antibodies, and antigens. The antitumor or antiviral immune substance carries the toxin to the tumor or infected cell where the toxin exerts its poisonous effect.
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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.