Biochem Flashcards
1
Q
Vanillylmandelic Acid
A
measure levels of epinephrine & norepinephrine
2
Q
Homovanillic Acid
A
measure levels of Dopamine
3
Q
Tetrahydrobiopterin
A
coenzyme required for rx:
- phenylalanine hydroxylase ( converts Phe to Try)
- Tyrosine hydroxylase ( converts Tyr to DOPA)
- Tryptophan hydroxylase (converts trp to 5- hydroxy tryptophan)
4
Q
5- deiodinase
A
activates T4—> T3