DISTRANEURIN
\dɪstɹˈanjuːɹˌɪn], \dɪstɹˈanjuːɹˌɪn], \d_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈa_n_j_uː_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
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A sedative and anticonvulsant often used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Chlormethiazole has also been proposed as a neuroprotective agent. The mechanism of its therapeutic activity is not entirely clear, but it does potentiate GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptors response and it may also affect glycine receptors.
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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.