3-iodo-l-tyrosine is used in the inhibition of tyrosine hydroxylase. 3-iodo-L-tyrosine is used in the rapid induction of prolactin secretion.
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Applications
3-iodo-l-tyrosine is used in the inhibition of tyrosine hydroxylase. 3-iodo-L-tyrosine is used in the rapid induction of prolactin secretion.
Solubility
Soluble in dilute aqeous acid and dilute aqeous base.
Notes
Light Sensitive.Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, light, heat.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Menek Goldstein,; Zvi Weiss.Inhibition of tyrosine hydroxylase by 3-iodo-L-tyrosine. Life Sciences. publication19654(2) 261-264.
- Kensaku Sakamoto,; Kazutaka Murayama,; Kenji Oki,; Fumie Iraha,; Miyuki Kato-Murayama,; Masahiro Takahashi,; Kazumasa Ohtake. Genetic Encoding of 3-Iodo-l-Tyrosine in Escherichia coli for Single-Wavelength Anomalous Dispersion Phasing in Protein Crystallography. Structure. 2009, 17 (3) ,335-344.