EGO-ALTRUISTIC
\ˈiːɡə͡ʊˌɔːltɹuːˈɪstɪk], \ˈiːɡəʊˌɔːltɹuːˈɪstɪk], \ˈiː_ɡ_əʊ_ˌɔː_l_t_ɹ_uː_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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Of or relating to one's self and to others. See extract. "From the egoistic sentiments we pass now to the ego-altruistic sentiments. By this name I mean sentiments which, while implyng self-gratification, also imply gratification in others; the representation of this gratification in others being a source of pleasure not intrinsically, but because of ulterior benefits to self which experience associates with it."-H. Spencer.
By Daniel Lyons
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.