6-Hydroxy-L-DOPA (CAS 27244-64-0)
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6-Hydroxy-L-DOPA functions as a precursor in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters. It plays a role in the synthesis of dopamine and other catecholamines in the brain. At the molecular level, 6-Hydroxy-L-DOPA is involved in the conversion of L-DOPA to dopamine through the action of the enzyme aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase. This conversion is an important step in the production of neurotransmitters that are involved in various physiological processes. 6-Hydroxy-L-DOPA contributes to the regulation of neurotransmitter levels in the brain, which in turn influences neuronal signaling and communication. Its mechanism of action involves serving as a substrate for enzymatic reactions that ultimately lead to the production of important signaling molecules within the central nervous system.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
6-Hydroxy-L-DOPA, 25 mg | sc-490491 | 25 mg | $400.00 |