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iodotyrosine

/ˌaɪ.əʊ.dəʊˈtaɪ.rə.siːn/

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noun

/ˌaɪ.əʊ.dəʊˈtaɪ.rə.siːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruПроизводное аминокислоты тирозина, образующееся путём присоединения атомов йода, часто являющееся промежуточным соединением в биосинтезе тиреоидных гормонов.

A derivative of the amino acid tyrosine, formed by the addition of iodine atoms, often acting as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones.

uncountable

  1. Iodinated tyrosine compoundC2formalmedical

    A chemical compound formed when iodine is added to the amino acid tyrosine, serving as an intermediate in the production of thyroid hormones.

    ruЙодтирозин

    • Iodotyrosine is a key precursor in the synthesis of thyroxine.
    • The body converts iodotyrosine into active thyroid hormones.
    • Abnormal levels of iodotyrosine can indicate thyroid dysfunction.
Forms
  • iodotyrosines plural form
  • iodotyrosines' possessive plural form
  • iodotyrosine's possessive singular form