Dihydroxyphenylalanine

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Dihydroxyphenylalanine may refer to either of two chemical compounds:

  • D-DOPA (R), 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine
  • L-DOPA (S), 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, a precursor of a neurotransmitter
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