tetrahydrobiopterin

Noun

Meaning

tetrahydrobiopterin (uncountable)

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(biochemistry) A naturally-occurring nutrient and essential cofactor of the three aromatic amino acid hydroxylase enzymes, used in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and nitric oxide.

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Synonyms

sapropterin

Examples

Tetrahydrobiopterin is a cofactor in the production of L-DOPA from tyrosine and 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan from tryptophan, which must be supplemented as treatment in addition to the supplements for classical PKU. Source: Internet

Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency can be caused by defects in four genes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tetrahydridoborate tetrahydro tetrahydroberberastine tetrahydroborate tetrahydrocannabinol tetrahydrocannabinolic acid