parachlorophenylalanine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic amino acid that acts as a selective and irreversible inhibitor of tryptophan hydroxylase.

Word forms

parachlorophenylalanine

Etymology

From para- + chlorophenylalanine.

Synonyms

fenclonine PCPA
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