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cadaverine /ca·dav·er·ine/ (-in) a foul-smelling nitrogenous base, pentamethylenediamine, produced by decarboxylation of lysine. It is produced in decaying protein material by the action of bacteria, particularly species of Vibrio.
cadaverine (k n a foul-smelling diamine formed by bacterial decarboxylation of lysine. It is poisonous and irritating to the skin. cadaverine a relatively nontoxic ptomaine, C5H14N2, formed by decarboxylation of lysine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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