DOPA
\dˈə͡ʊpə], \dˈəʊpə], \d_ˈəʊ_p_ə]\
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By Princeton University
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A beta-hydroxylated derivative of phenylalanine. The D-form of dihydroxyphenylalanine has less physiologic activity than the L-form and is commonly used experimentally to determine whether the pharmacological effects of LEVODOPA are stereospecific.
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