4-Maleylacetoacetate
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4-Maleylacetoacetate is an intermediate in the metabolism of tyrosine
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Tyrosine
Tyrosine or 4-hydroxyphenylalanine, is one of the 22 amino acids that are used by cells to synthesize proteins. Its codons are UAC and UAU. It is a non-essential amino acid with a polar side group...
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See also
- Homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenaseHomogentisate 1,2-dioxygenaseHomogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase is an enzyme, which catalyzes the conversion of homogentisate to 4-maleylacetoacetate. Homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase or HGD is involved in the catabolism of aromatic rings, more specifically in the breakdown of the amino acids tyrosine and phenylalanine...