Iodoamino Acid (Noun)
Meaning
An amino acid with iodine added.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The iodoamino acid was synthesized through a reaction that involved the addition of iodine to the amino acid tyrosine.
- Researchers studied the effects of the iodoamino acid on thyroid function in patients with hypothyroidism.
- The iodoamino acid was isolated from the thyroid gland of a patient with thyroid cancer.
- The team of scientists developed a new method for detecting iodoamino acids in biological samples.
- The iodoamino acid was found to have a higher affinity for thyroid hormone receptors than its non-iodinated counterpart.