Peptide or Protein

Tryptophan

AMW:CHEM:120041

An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.

Biochemistry biochemical

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Tryptophan has parent Amino Acids, Aromatic

Tryptophan has parent Amino Acids, Essential

5-Hydroxytryptophan has parent Tryptophan

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