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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Dopa.
Wiktionary
- n. biochemistry Either of two enantiomers of a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine
WordNet 3.0
- n. amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain
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“The key to the sealant is a family of unique mussel adhesive proteins containing a high concentration of dihydroxyphenylalanine, an amino acid.”
“Chemical analysis of this natural, waterproof glue showed that the key to its adhesiveness is a family of unique proteins called mussel adhesive proteins, which contain a high concentration of DOPA (dihydroxyphenylalanine).”
“The key to the sealant is a family of unique mussel adhesive proteins containing a high concentration of dihydroxyphenylalanine, an amino acid. see all Science News stories”
“The shellfish can do this thanks to the amino acid dihydroxyphenylalanine, also known as dopa.”
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