DAMON AND PYTHIAS
\dˈamən and pˈa͡ɪθi͡əz], \dˈamən and pˈaɪθiəz], \d_ˈa_m_ə_n a_n_d p_ˈaɪ_θ_iə_z]\
Definitions of DAMON AND PYTHIAS
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(Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order.
By Princeton University
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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.