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Phenylalanine

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hydroxylasenoun(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of compounds by the introduction of hydroxyl groups.
lyasenoun(biochemistry) Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond
formylnoun(organic chemistry) The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes
mustardnounPowder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice.
dlnoun(computing) Download; Alternative form of DL.
phenylalaninnounDated form of phenylalanine. [(biochemistry) An essential amino acid C₉H₁₁NO₂ found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth; the inability to metabolize it leads to phenylketonuria; it is a constituent of aspartame.]
naphthylalaninenoun(biochemistry) A naphthyl derivative of alanine
phenylpyruvatenoun(biochemistry) An intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenylalanine, formed by the decarboxylation of prephenate with loss of hydroxyl.
hydroxyphenylalaninenounSynonym of tyrosine.
homophenylalaninenoun(organic chemistry) A homologue of phenylalanine, 2-amino-4-phenylbutyric acid
phenylalanylnoun(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from phenylalanine
diphenylalaninenoun(organic chemistry) A synthetic amino acid, 2-amino-3,3-diphenyl-propionic acid
phenylalanylleucinenoun(biochemistry) A dipeptide composed of phenylalanine and leucine
chlorophenylalaninenoun(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of phenylalanine
aminohydroxyphenylalaninenounAn amino derivative of hydroxyphenylalanine.
n-methylphenylalaninenoun(organic chemistry) A chemical compound derived from phenylalanine by adding a methyl group to its nitrogen atom.
prephenic acidnoun(organic chemistry) An intermediate in the biosynthesis of the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine
azidophenylalaninenoun(organic chemistry) Any azido derivative of phenylalanine but especially 4-azidophenylalanine
phenylpropanoid(organic chemistry) Any of a class of plant-derived organic compounds that are biosynthesized from the amino acid phenylalanine
phenylaminenoun(organic chemistry) Alternative name for aniline (C₆H₅NH₂). [(organic chemistry) The simplest aromatic amine, C₆H₅NH₂, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colourless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.]

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