monoiodotyrosine

Questions

What does monoiodotyrosine mean?

A precursor of thyroid hormone that results from iodization of tyrosine at the metaposition of the phenol ring.

Where does monoiodotyrosine come from?

From mono- + iodotyrosine.

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