SARCOMATOUS GLIOMAS
\sˌɑːkəmˈatəs ɡlɪˈə͡ʊməz], \sˌɑːkəmˈatəs ɡlɪˈəʊməz], \s_ˌɑː_k_ə_m_ˈa_t_ə_s ɡ_l_ɪ__ˈəʊ_m_ə_z]\
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Rare mixed tumors of the brain and rarely the spinal cord which contain malignant neuroectodermal (glial) and mesenchymal components, including spindle-shaped fibrosarcoma cells. These tumors are highly aggressive and present primarily in adults as rapidly expanding mass lesions. They may arise in tissue that has been previously irradiated. (From Br J Neurosurg 1995 Apr;9 (2):171-8)
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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.