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Definitions for alcapton
al·cap·ton
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Princeton's WordNet
alkapton, alcapton, homogentisic acidnoun
an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
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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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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of alcapton in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of alcapton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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