| aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase |
An enzyme that catalyzes the addition of a specific amino acid to a tRNA molecule. Since there are 20 amino acids, there are also 20 synthetases.
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| aminoglycoside |
A type of antibiotic which contains a sugar bonded to an amino (NH3) group eg streptomycin and tobramycin (inhibit protein synthesis in procaryotic micro-organisms).
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| aminoglutethimide |
A drug used to decrease hormone production and suppress tumor growth. Also known as Cytadren.
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| aminopeptidase |
An enzyme that acts by hydrolysis of the amino groups of amino acids in proteins.
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| amino acid |
an organic compound that is a basic structural unit of peptides and proteins. There are over 100 amino acids, eight of which are essential for human metabolism.
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