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The enzymatic conversion of phenylalanine to tyrosine proceeds according to equations 1 and 2 [1].
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Kaufman, S. (1976). On the Nature of an Intermediate that is Formed during the Enzymatic Conversion of Phenylalanine to Tyrosine. In: Yasunodu, K.T., Mower, H.F., Hayaishi, O. (eds) Iron and Copper Proteins. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 74. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3270-1_8
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