NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROME
\nˈɜːv kəmpɹˈɛʃən sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \nˈɜːv kəmpɹˈɛʃən sˈɪndɹəʊm], \n_ˈɜː_v k_ə_m_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical 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.