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al·cap·ton

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  1. alkapton, alcapton, homogentisic acidnoun

    an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine

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  1. alcapton

    Alcapton is an old term for a substance that is now known as homogentisic acid. It is a natural intermediate in the metabolism of the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine. A deficiency in the enzyme responsible for breaking down alcapton can lead to a rare genetic disorder called alkaptonuria characterized by dark urine and a buildup of the acid in body tissues which can darken the skin and harm the heart and other organs.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of alcapton in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of alcapton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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