Monoiodotyrosine

**Definition:** A product from the iodination of tyrosine. In the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (THYROXINE and TRIIODOTHYRONINE), tyrosine is first iodized to monoiodotyrosine.

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.931.388 - D12.125.072.050.875.496

**Synonyms:** - Iodotyrosine