Dihydroxyphenylalanine
Synonyms
3 Hydroxy DL tyrosine
3,4 Dihydroxyphenylalanine
3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine
3-Hydroxy-DL-tyrosine
DL-Tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-
Dihydroxyphenylalanine Hydrochloride, (2:1)
Dopa
beta Hydroxytyrosine
beta-Hydroxytyrosine
A beta-hydroxylated derivative of phenylalanine. The D-form of dihydroxyphenylalanine has less physiologic activity than the L-form and is commonly used experimentally to determine whether the pharmacological effects of LEVODOPA are stereospecific.
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