di-iodotyrosine

• Chemische Verbindung aus der Aminosäure Tyrosin mit zwei gebundenen Iodatomen, die als Zwischenprodukt bei der Synthese von Schilddrüsenhormonen vorkommt.

A chemical compound consisting of the amino acid tyrosine with two iodine atoms attached, typically occurring as an intermediate in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

1. Iodinated tyrosine derivativeC2formalmedical

   A chemical compound formed by the addition of two iodine atoms to the amino acid tyrosine, acting as a precursor in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

   Iodiertes Tyrosin-Derivat

   • Di-iodotyrosine is an intermediate in the production of triiodothyronine and thyroxine.
   • The thyroid gland converts di-iodotyrosine into active hormones.
   • Levels of di-iodotyrosine can indicate thyroid function.

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