STILBESTROL
\stˈɪlbɪstɹˌɒl], \stˈɪlbɪstɹˌɒl], \s_t_ˈɪ_l_b_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˌɒ_l]\
Definitions of STILBESTROL
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A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed)
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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.