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.

Diiodotyrosine

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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. uncountable

Etymology

From di- + iodo- + tyrosine.

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