Diiodotyrosine

Overview

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Is a:

Biologically Active Substance
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Definition:

A product from the iodination of monoiodotyrosine. In the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones, diiodotyrosine residues are coupled with other monoiodotyrosine or diiodotyrosine residues to form t4 or t3 thyroid hormones (thyroxine and triiodothyronine).

Synonyms:

Acid, Iodogorgoic
Iodogorgoic Acid

Broader Topics:

Thyroid Hormones
Tyrosine

Narrower Topics:

None

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