tyrosine
noun
ty·ro·sine
ˈtī-rə-ˌsēn 
: a phenolic amino acid C9H11NO3 that is a precursor of several important substances (such as epinephrine and melanin)
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Physicians had indeed moved their patients over to one of the newer tyrosine kinase inhibitors like Tasigna.
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WIRED, 4 Sep. 2023
One way is to eat foods that are high in tyrosine, such as avocados, bananas, and dark chocolate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
There’s potential to raise dopamine levels from foods that are high in tyrosine.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2022
This change results in person's bone marrow making a specific protein called tyrosine kinase, which causes too many stem cells to become white blood cells—and, as with other types of leukemia, those extra abnormal blood cells build up, leaving less room for healthy blood cells.
—Barbara Brody, Health.com, 30 Sep. 2021
In addition, protein-rich foods, like eggs and Greek yogurt, contain tyrosine and may enhance cognitive performance and even creativity, studies show.
—Caitlin Carlson, Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
You may then be given tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), targeted therapy drugs that send signals to the cells to stop that growth.
—Gagandeep Brar, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2023
There is 200 mg of tyrosine, which is best known as a mood enhancer and cognitive enhancer.
—Matt Cooper, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Hunter Focus leverages amino acid compounds like L-theanine, citicoline, and L-tyrosine to enhance focus and mental concentration.
—Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2022
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WIRED, 4 Sep. 2023
One way is to eat foods that are high in tyrosine, such as avocados, bananas, and dark chocolate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
There’s potential to raise dopamine levels from foods that are high in tyrosine.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2022
This change results in person's bone marrow making a specific protein called tyrosine kinase, which causes too many stem cells to become white blood cells—and, as with other types of leukemia, those extra abnormal blood cells build up, leaving less room for healthy blood cells.
—Barbara Brody, Health.com, 30 Sep. 2021
In addition, protein-rich foods, like eggs and Greek yogurt, contain tyrosine and may enhance cognitive performance and even creativity, studies show.
—Caitlin Carlson, Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
You may then be given tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), targeted therapy drugs that send signals to the cells to stop that growth.
—Gagandeep Brar, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2023
There is 200 mg of tyrosine, which is best known as a mood enhancer and cognitive enhancer.
—Matt Cooper, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Hunter Focus leverages amino acid compounds like L-theanine, citicoline, and L-tyrosine to enhance focus and mental concentration.
—Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2022
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tyrosine
noun
ty·ro·sine
ˈtī-rə-ˌsēn
: a phenolic amino acid C9H11NO3 that is a precursor of several important substances (as epinephrine and melanin)
—abbreviation Tyr
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