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What is tetrahydrobiopterin?

Pronunciation: /tetrahydrobiopterin*/

tetrahydrobiopterin

Definition

A cofactor that is essential for the activity of aromatic amino acid hydroxylases. Tetrahydrobiopterin degrades phenylalanine, and facilitates the biosynthesis of several neurotransmitters and the production of nitric oxide.