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Ethanolamine Metabolism
Proteins (2)
| Protein | Synonyms | Taxonomy |
|---|
| Ethanolamine ammonia-lyase heavy chain | EC 4.3.1.7; Ethanolamine ammonia-lyase large subunit | Escherichia coli K-12 |
| Ethanolamine ammonia-lyase light chain | EC 4.3.1.7; Ethanolamine ammonia-lyase small subunit | Escherichia coli K-12 |
Compounds (2)
| Compound | Description |
|---|
| acetaldehyde | A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. |
| ethanolamine | A viscous, hygroscopic amino alcohol with an ammoniacal odor. It is widely distributed in biological tissue and is a component of lecithin. It is used as a surfactant, fluorimetric reagent, and to remove CO2 and H2S from natural gas and other gases. |