tetrahydrobiopterin

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What does tetrahydrobiopterin mean?

A naturally-occurring nutrient and essential cofactor of the three aromatic amino acid hydroxylase enzymes, used in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and nitric oxide.

Where does tetrahydrobiopterin come from?

From tetra- + hydro- + biopterin.

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