AMBULI
\ˈambjʊlˌa͡ɪ], \ˈambjʊlˌaɪ], \ˈa_m_b_j_ʊ_l_ˌaɪ]\
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The Brachmanic name for an Indian aquatic herb, which appears to belong to the family Lysimachice. The whole plant has a sweet smell. Its decoction has a very bitter taste, and is an excellent febrifuge. It is also taken in milk in cases of vertigo.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.