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- noun organic chemistry Any
amide ofethanolamine , many of which have biochemical significance
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In addition, they found that PEA - also present in foods like eggs and peanuts - is deactivated by a protein called N-acylethanolamine-hydrolyzing acid amidase, which is an enzyme that breaks down molecules controlling cell inflammation.
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In addition, they found that PEA -- also present in foods like eggs and peanuts -- is deactivated by a protein called N-acylethanolamine-hydrolyzing acid amidase, which is an enzyme that breaks down molecules controlling cell inflammation.
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