GARCINIA PURPUREA
\ɡɑːsˈɪni͡ə pˌɜːpjʊɹˈi͡ə], \ɡɑːsˈɪniə pˌɜːpjʊɹˈiə], \ɡ_ɑː_s_ˈɪ_n_iə p_ˌɜː_p_j_ʊ_ɹ_ˈiə]\
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From this species a concrete oil of Mangosteen is obtained, which is called, in India, Kokum butter, Kokum being the Indian name of Mangosteen. The oil is extracted from the fruit by boiling. It is used in India in cases of chaps.
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.