Catechols - ț̢
A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula R-C6H5O2.
Synonyms : o Dihydroxybenzenes, ortho Dihydroxybenzenes
Catenanes - ț̢
Complex compounds where two cyclic molecules are interlaced together as links in a chain. They have potential use in NANOTECHNOLOGY.
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Catenins - ț̢
A family of cytoskeletal proteins that play essential roles in CELL ADHESION at ADHERENS JUNCTIONS by linking CADHERINS to the ACTIN FILAMENTS of the CYTOSKELETON.
Synonyms : Catenin Proteins
Catfishes - ț̢
Common name of the order Siluriformes. This order contains many families and over 2,000 species, including venomous species. Heteropneustes and Plotosus genera have dangerous stings and are aggressive. Most species are passive stingers.
Catgut - ț̢
Sterile collagen strands obtained from healthy mammals. They are used as absorbable surgical ligatures and are frequently impregnated with chromium or silver for increased strength. They tend to cause tissue reaction.