Diphenylhexatriene - ț̢
A fluorescent compound that emits light only in specific configurations in certain lipid media. It is used as a tool in the study of membrane lipids.
Diphosphonates - ț̢
Organic compounds which contain P-C-P bonds, where P stands for phosphonates or phosphonic acids. These compounds affect calcium metabolism. They inhibit ectopic calcification and slow down bone resorption and bone turnover. Technetium complexes of diphosphonates have been used successfully as bone scanning agents.
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Diphosphotransferases - ț̢
A class of phosphotransferases that catalyzes the transfer of diphosphate-containing groups. EC 2.7.6.