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Aromatic Amino Acid Hydroxylase Flashcards

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What are the 3 compounds Aromatic Amino Acid Hydroxylase consists of?

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  1. Tyrosine (TyrOH or TOH)
  2. Phenylalanine (PheOH or PAH)
  3. Tryptophan (TrpOH or TPH)
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What does Tyrosine (TyrOH or TOH) do? Where is it located?

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synthesis of L-DOPA
CNS, adrenal gland

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What does Phenylalanine (PheOH or PAH) do? Where is it located?

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catabolize Phe & prevent PKU
liver

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What does Tryptophan (TrpOH or TPH) do? Where is it located?

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synthesis of 5-HOTrp (serotonin & melatonin)
brain

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What is Aromatic Amino Acid Hydroxylase metal centre?

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Iron

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