URSA
\ˈɜːsə], \ˈɜːsə], \ˈɜː_s_ə]\
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n. [Latin] A boar. Ursa Major, the Great Bear, one of the constellations, situated near the pole—it contains the stars which form the Dipper or Charles’ Wain. Ursa Minor, the Little Bear, the constellation nearest the north pole —it contains the pole-star, which is situated in the extremity of the tail.
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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.