homogentisic acid
MediLexicon homogentisic acid - Medical Dictionary Definition for Term 'homogentisic acid'
[1. an intermediate in l-phenylalanine and l-tyrosine catabolism; if made alkaline, it oxidizes rapidly in air to a quinone that polymerizes to a melaninlike material; elevated levels are observed in patients with alcaptonuria.
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