Dihydroxyphenylalanine

Translation of "dihydroxyphenylalanine" into Russian

Noun

dihydroxyphenylalanine

Dihydroxyphenylalanine is a precursor to several neurotransmitters.

Дигидроксифенилаланин является предшественником нескольких нейротрансмиттеров.

Noun

A naturally occurring amino acid that is a precursor to neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Dihydroxyphenylalanine is often used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease to increase dopamine levels in the brain.

Adjective

Relating to or containing dihydroxyphenylalanine.

The dihydroxyphenylalanine pathway is critical for melanin biosynthesis.