diiodotyrosine

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noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) A precursor of thyroid hormone, resulting from iodization of monoiodotyrosine at the other meta- position on the phenol ring. It a modulator of thyroid peroxidase.

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Affix from English tyrosine.

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tyrosine

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