RELAPSING POLYCHONDRITIS
\ɹɪlˈapsɪŋ pˌɒlɪkəndɹˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ɹɪlˈapsɪŋ pˌɒlɪkəndɹˈaɪtɪs], \ɹ_ɪ_l_ˈa_p_s_ɪ_ŋ p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_k_ə_n_d_ɹ_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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An acquired disease of unknown etiology, chronic course, and tendency to recur. It is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and can result in deformities such as floppy ear and saddle nose. Loss of cartilage in the respiratory tract can lead to respiratory obstruction.
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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.