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Dihydroxyphenylalanine
Dopa | 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine | 3-Hydroxy-DL-tyrosine | Dihydroxyphenylalanine Hydrochloride, (2:1) | beta-Hydroxytyrosine | 3 Hydroxy DL tyrosine | 3,4 Dihydroxyphenylalanine | beta Hydroxytyrosine
A beta-hydroxylated derivative of phenylalanine. The D-form of dihydroxyphenylalanine has less physiologic activity than the L-form and is commonly used experimentally to determine whether the pharmacological effects of LEVODOPA are stereospecific. |
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