diiodotyrosine

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What does diiodotyrosine mean?

A precursor of thyroid hormone, resulting from iodization of monoiodotyrosine at the other meta- position on the phenol ring. It a modulator of thyroid peroxidase.

Where does diiodotyrosine come from?

From di- + iodo- + tyrosine.

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