tyrosine

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tyrosine A non‐essential amino acid, formed in the body from the essential amino acid phenylalanine, hence it has some sparing action on phenylalanine. In addition to its role in proteins, tyrosine is the precursor for the synthesis of melanin (the black and brown pigment of skin and hair), and adrenaline and noradrenaline.

tyrosine

views updated May 23 2018

tyrosine An aromatic, polar (see POLAR MOLECULE), alpha-amino acid.

tyrosine

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tyrosine (ty-roh-seen) n. see amino acid.

tyrosine

views updated May 17 2018

tyrosine An aromatic, polar, alpha amino acid.

tyrosine

views updated May 14 2018

tyrosine See amino acid.