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mono-iodotyrosine

/ˌmɒn.əʊ.aɪ.əʊ.daɪˈtaɪ.rə.siːn/

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noun

/ˌmɒn.əʊ.aɪ.əʊ.daɪˈtaɪ.rə.siːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruХимическое соединение, состоящее из молекулы тирозина с присоединённым одним атомом йода, служащее предшественником в синтезе гормонов щитовидной железы.

A chemical compound consisting of a tyrosine molecule with a single iodine atom attached, serving as a precursor in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

  1. Iodinated amino acidC2formalmedical

    A tyrosine molecule that has been chemically modified by the addition of a single iodine atom, serving as a precursor in the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones.

    ruЙодированная аминокислота

    • Mono-iodotyrosine is formed in the thyroid gland during hormone production.
    • The body converts mono-iodotyrosine into di-iodotyrosine to create T3 and T4.
    • Levels of mono-iodotyrosine can indicate thyroid function.

    Synonymsmit

Forms
  • mono-iodotyrosines plural form
  • mono-iodotyrosines' possessive plural form
  • mono-iodotyrosine's possessive singular form