Preferred Label : DL-Phenylalanine;
NCIt related terms : PHENYLALANINE, DL-;
NCIt definition : A racemic mixture of phenylalanine, an aromatic amino acid with antidepressant, analgesic
and appetite suppressant properties. The antidepressant effect of DL-phenylalanine
may be accounted for by its precursor role in the synthesis of the neurotransmitters
norepinephrine and dopamine. Elevated brain norepinephrine and dopamine levels are
thought to be associated with antidepressant effects. This agent also plays a role
in alleviating mood swings of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), increasing energy and mental
alertness and heighten the ability to focus in individuals with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).;
UNII : 8P946UF12S;
InChIKey : COLNVLDHVKWLRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 150-30-1;
Chemical formula : C9H11NO2;
NSC code : 9959;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:28044;
Origin ID : C61713;
UMLS CUI : C0772277;
Semantic type(s)
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