Preferred Label : D-Phenylalanine;
NCIt related terms : PHENYLALANINE, D-;
NCIt definition : The synthetic dextro isomer of phenylalanine, an essential amino acid with anti-depressant
and analgesic activities. D-Phenylalanine is converted into tyrosine and tyrosine
in turn is converted into L-dopa, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, three key neurotransmitters.
As a result this agent is associated with elevated levels of the neurotransmitters
dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, which may alleviate symptoms of depression.
In addition, as an inhibitor of enkephalinase, which metabolizes endorphins, D-phenylalanine
may be used to treat chronic pain through blocking the break down of endorphins (natural
pain killers).;
UNII : 032K16VRCU;
InChIKey : COLNVLDHVKWLRT-MRVPVSSYSA-N;
CAS number : 673-06-3;
Chemical formula : C9H11NO2;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:16998;
Origin ID : C61715;
UMLS CUI : C0771172;
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