Aromatic amino acids

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Aromatic amino acids are amino acids which include an aromatic ring.

Examples include:

• Among 20 standard amino acids: phenylalanine, tryptophan, and tyrosine
• Others: thyroxine

[edit] See also

• Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase

[edit] External links

• MeSH Aromatic+Amino+Acids

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