Meaning of DOPA

Pronunciation:			'dowpu
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain
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	Synonyms:		dihydroxyphenylalanine
	See Also:		amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid, Bendopa, Brocadopa, Larodopa, L-dopa, levodopa
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		An amino acid derived from the amino acid tyrosine. It is formed as the first intermediate in the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter.
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