| 释义 |
tyrosine /ˈtʌɪrəsiːn /noun [mass noun] BiochemistryA hydrophilic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins and is important in the synthesis of some hormones.- Chemical formula: C6H4(OH)CH2CH(NH2)COOH.
In animal cells serine, threonine and tyrosine are the amino acids subject to phosphorylation....- It preferentially hydrolyzes peptide bonds involving tyrosine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan.
- The most prevalent amino acid is cysteine with other major ones including tyrosine, histidine, lysine and arginine.
Origin Mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek turos 'cheese' + -ine4. |