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    Glossary Tyrosine

    Tyrosine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color, as well as neurotransmitters that can influence hair growth. It is relevant to hair loss as it is involved in the synthesis of proteins that are essential for healthy hair follicles. A deficiency in tyrosine may lead to changes in hair pigmentation and potentially impact hair growth cycles. Key distinguishing characteristics include its role as a precursor to important hormones and its presence in various dietary sources, such as dairy products, meats, and nuts.

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    1. L-Tyrosine HCL
    2. Acetyl Tyrosine

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    1. Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors – A Review on Pharmacology, Metabolism and Side Effects Current drug metabolism · 2009 · 508 citations
    2. Tyrosine Kinases in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Skin Diseases Frontiers in immunology · 2019 · 88 citations
    3. Tyrosine kinase inhibition and grey hair The Lancet · 2003 · 59 citations
    4. Unique Cutaneous Reaction to Second- and Third-Generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Dermatology · 2015 · 32 citations
    5. Tyrosinase Depletion Prevents the Maturation of Melanosomes in the Mouse Hair Follicle PloS one · 2015 · 31 citations
    6. Adverse cutaneous reactions to the new second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (dasatinib, nilotinib) in chronic myeloid leukemia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2013 · 25 citations
    7. Characterisation of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein (KAP) Gene, Which Would Produce a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, but Lacking in Cysteine Genes · 2019 · 24 citations
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    9. A Case of Inflammatory Nonscarring Alopecia Associated With the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nilotinib JAMA Dermatology · 2013 · 16 citations
    10. Screening of Tyrosinase, Xanthine Oxidase, and α-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix by Ultrafiltration and HPLC Analysis Molecules · 2023 · 12 citations
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