Wiktionary
dihydroxyphenylalanine
n. (context biochemistry English) Either of two enantiomers of a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine
WordNet
dihydroxyphenylalanine
n. amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain [syn: dopa]
Wikipedia
Dihydroxyphenylalanine
Dihydroxyphenylalanine may refer to either of two chemical compounds:
- D-DOPA, (R)-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine
- L-DOPA, (S)-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, a precursor of a neurotransmitter