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Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine Definition Phenylalanine is an aromatic, proteinogenic, alpha-amino acid that occurs naturally in its L-form as a protein component. Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid for humans. It is synthesized by plants and microorganisms via the so-called "shikimic acid-chorismic acid pa...

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