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Dihydroxyphenylalanine

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. Dopa.

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n. Either of two enantiomers of a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine

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n. amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain

Word Usage

"Chemical analysis of this natural, waterproof glue showed that the key to its adhesiveness is a family of unique proteins called mussel adhesive proteins, which contain a high concentration of DOPA (dihydroxyphenylalanine)."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

aminoalkanoic acid amino acid

Cross Reference

dopamine

Hyponym

bendopa L-dopa levodopa larodopa brocadopa