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Canadine — Like the country Canada , this name is of Iberian (Spanish) origins and was originally locational or job descriptive. It derives from Canna meaning cane or rushes and describes one who lived by or collected the rushes used in medieval floor… … Surnames reference
canadine — noun A protoberberine alkaloid that can act as a calcium channel blocker … Wiktionary
canadine — can·a·dine … English syllables
canadine — ˈkanəˌdēn, də̇n noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary canad (from New Latin canadensis, specific epithet of the goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis, from Canada, country in No. America) + ine : a crystalline alkaloid C20H21NO4… … Useful english dictionary
(S)-canadine synthase — In enzymology, a (S) canadine synthase (EC number|1.14.21.5) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:(S) tetrahydrocolumbamine + NADPH + H+ + O2 ightleftharpoons (S) canadine + NADP+ + 2 H2OThe 4 substrates of this enzyme are (S)… … Wikipedia
Berberine reductase — In enzymology, a berberine reductase (EC number|1.5.1.31) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:(R) canadine + 2 NADP+ ightleftharpoons berberine + 2 NADPH + H+Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are (R) canadine and NADP+,… … Wikipedia
Goldenseal — Conservation status Apparently Secure (NatureServe) … Wikipedia
Saunders Lewis — (John Saunders Lewis) (October 15, 1893 September 1, 1985) was a Welsh poet, dramatist, historian, literary critic and political activist. He was a prominent Welsh nationalist and founder of the Welsh National Party (later known as Plaid Cymru).… … Wikipedia
Calcium channel blocker — A calcium channel blocker (CCB) is a chemical that disrupts the movement of calcium (Ca2+) through calcium channels.[1] CCB drugs devised to target neurons are used as antiepileptics. However, the most widespread clinical usage of calcium channel … Wikipedia
Verapamil — Systematic (IUPAC) name (RS) 2 (3,4 dimethoxyphenyl) 5 {[2 (3,4 dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl] (methyl)amino} 2 prop 2 ylpentanenitrile Clinical data Licence … Wikipedia
