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NAD(p)-arginine ADP-ribosyltransferase (medicine) and fid (medicine)


NAD(p)-arginine ADP-ribosyltransferase (medicine)


NAD(p)-arginine ADP-ribosyltransferase
<enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses the transfer of the ADP-ribose moiety from NAD to specific protein substrates with agmatine, arginine-type compounds, or guanidine as acceptors. This reaction can be catalyzed by prokaryotic and eukaryotic enzyme systems. Mono-ADP-ribosylation is a mechanism of action common to several bacterial toxins. It effects profound changes in cellular metabolism, such as activation of adenylate cyclase, regulation of protein synthesis at the level of elongation factor 2, and ion transport across biological membranes.

Chemical name: NAD(+)-L-arginine ADP-D-ribosyltransferase

Registry number: EC 2.4.2.31


fid (medicine)


fid


1. A square bar of wood or iron, used to support the topmast, being passed through a hole or mortise at its heel, and resting on the trestle trees.

2. A wooden or metal bar or pin, used to support or steady anything.

3. A pin of hard wood, tapering to a point, used to open the strands of a rope in splicing.

There are hand fids and standing fids (which are larger than the others, and stand upon a flat base). An iron implement for this purpose is called a marline spike.

4. A block of wood used in mounting and dismounting heavy guns.

Origin: Prov. E. Fid a small, thick lump.

Source: Websters Dictionary