
Precursor to tetrahydrobiopter, a required cofactor for a number of enzymes, including the biosynthesis of l-tyrosine; the inability to synthesise dihydrobiopterin can result in a form of malignant hyperphenylalaninaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dī-hī′drō-bī-op′tĕr-in Definitions: 1. Precursor to tetrahydrobiopterin, a required cofactor for a number of enzymes, including the biosynthesis of l-tyrosine; the inability to synthesize dihydrobiopterin can result in a form of malignant hyperphenylalaninemia.
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