Human
Pharmaceutical
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-18 01:55:35 UTC
Update Date2025-11-05 17:12:58 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0031933
Metabolite Identification
Common NameProtein tyrosine
DescriptionProtein tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that falls under the class of proteinogenic amino acids, characterized by the presence of a phenolic hydroxyl group on its aromatic ring. This unique chemical structure allows protein tyrosine to participate in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the phosphorylation processes mediated by protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs). These enzymes play a crucial role in signal transduction, influencing cellular processes such as growth, differentiation, and metabolism. For instance, in studies involving betulinic acid, it was demonstrated that this compound inhibited collagen-induced platelet activation by decreasing the phosphorylation of SYK, a protein tyrosine kinase, thereby highlighting the importance of protein tyrosine in modulating signaling pathways related to platelet function (PMID:41170229 ). The ability of protein tyrosine to undergo phosphorylation and dephosphorylation reactions is central to its role in cellular signaling, making it a vital component in the regulation of various physiological processes.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC20H32O5
Average Mass352.4651
Monoisotopic Mass352.224974134
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C20H32O5/c1-2-3-6-9-15(21)12-13-17-16(18(22)14-19(17)23)10-7-4-5-8-11-20(24)25/h4,7,12-13,15-17,19,21,23H,2-3,5-6,8-11,14H2,1H3,(H,24,25)/b7-4-,13-12+/t15-,16+,17+,19+/m0/s1
InChI KeyXEYBRNLFEZDVAW-ARSRFYASSA-N