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What does tyrosine mean?

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Noun
  1. (biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid C9H11NO3 found in most animal proteins, especially casein.
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Protein tyrosine kinases play fundamental roles in signal transduction pathways.
The synthesis of these hormones requires the amino acid tyrosine and the trace mineral iodine.
The amino acids glutamine and tyrosine will improve concentration, retention and a sense of alertness.
Coupled with tyrosine, the caffeine in guarana helps promote muscle performance and neurotransmitter regeneration.
Indeed, some seed diets fed to cage birds are known to be protein deficient and specifically deficient in tyrosine, cysteine, or methionine.
The most prevalent amino acid is cysteine with other major ones including tyrosine, histidine, lysine and arginine.

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