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Phosphotyrosine

Phosphotyrosine is an amino acid found in proteins that is modified by attaching a phosphate group. This modification is a key step in many cellular signaling pathways, allowing cells to respond to changes in their environment. It is critical for the proper functioning of cells and is involved in a variety of cellul…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 8× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Phosphotyrosine is an amino acid found in proteins that is modified by attaching a phosphate group. This modification is a key step in many cellular signaling pathways, allowing cells to respond to changes in their environment. It is critical for the proper functioning of cells and is involved in a variety of cellular processes, including cell growth and differentiation, polarization, motility, endocytosis and even apoptosis. Phosphotyrosine is a central component of tyrosine kinase signaling, which is essential for cell-to-cell communication and plays a role in the differentiation of stem cells, immune responses, and oncogenic transformation. It is also important in the regulation of gene expression and cell metabolism.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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