parachlorophenylalanine

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What does parachlorophenylalanine mean?

A synthetic amino acid that acts as a selective and irreversible inhibitor of tryptophan hydroxylase.

Where does parachlorophenylalanine come from?

From para- + chlorophenylalanine.

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