| Manduca sexta | A species of Lepidopteran insect, also called the tobacco hornworm moth. The caterpillars, which are very large, are used in studies of ion transport, moulting and as a system for transgenic gene expression (see baculovirus). (18 Nov 1997) |
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| mane | The long and heavy hair growing on the upper side of, or about, the neck of some quadrupedal animals, as the horse, the lion, etc. Origin: AS. Manu; akin to OD. Mane, D. Maan, G. Mahne, OHG. Mana, Icel. Mon, Dan. & Sw. Man, AS. Mene necklace, Icel. Men, L. Monile, Gr, Skr. Manya neck muscles. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| maneb | <chemical> ((1,2-ethanediylbis(carbamodithioato))(2-))manganese. Manganese derivative of ethylenebisdithiocarbamate. It is used in agriculture as a fungicide and has been shown to cause irritation to the eyes, nose, skin, and throat. Pharmacological action: fungicides, industrial. Chemical name: Manganese, ((1,2-ethanediylbis(carbamodithioato))(2-))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| maned | Having a mane. <zoology> Maned seal, the aoudad. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| maneless | Having no mane. <zoology> Maneless lion, a variety of the lion having a short, inconspicuous mane. It inhabits Arabia and adjacent countries. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| manequin | An artist's model of wood or other material. See: Manikin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| manganate | <chemistry> A salt of manganic acid. The manganates are usually green, and are wellknown compounds, though derived from a hypothetical acid. Origin: Cf. F. Manganate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| manganesate | <chemistry> A manganate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| manganese | An essential trace element. Present in cells as concentrations of _ 0.01 , mM. Activates a wide range of enzymes for example pyruvate carboxylase and one family of superoxide dismutases. Resembles magnesium and may replace it in many enzymes when it can modify substrate specificities. The addition of manganese salts to buffer solutions will often make cells very adhesive. (18 Nov 1997) |
| manganese compounds | Inorganic chemicals that contain manganese as an integral part of the molecule. (12 Dec 1998) |
| manganese peroxidase | <enzyme> Haem enzyme from phanerochaete chrysosporium which oxidises mn(ii) to mn(iii) which then directly oxidises a variety of organic substrates including various polymeric dye; mnp2 encodes isozyme 2 Registry number: EC 1.11.1.- Synonym: mn-peroxidase, manganese-dependent peroxidase, mnp2 gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| manganesian | <chemistry> Manganic. Origin: Cf. F. Manganesien. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| manganesic | <chemistry> Manganic. Origin: Cf. F. Manganesique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| manganesious | <chemistry> Manganous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| manganesous | <chemistry> Manganous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |