tyrosine
/tahy-ruh-seen, -sin, tir-uh-/US // ˈtaɪ rəˌsin, -sɪn, ˈtɪr ə- //UK // (ˈtaɪrəˌsiːn, -sɪn, ˈtɪrə-) //
酪氨酸,酪胺酸,酪蛋白,斑马线
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Biochemistry.
- : a crystalline amino acid, HOC6H4CH2CHCOOH, abundant in ripe cheese, that acts as a precursor of norepinephrine and dopamine. Abbreviation: Tyr; Symbol: Y
Examples
Both the tyrosine and tryptophane may be either in the free state or in combination as polypeptid or peptone.
This reaction is caused by the tyrosine group (p. oxy α amido phenyl-propionic acid).
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