Mesh term Tryptophan
Browse to parent terms:Amino Acids, Aromatic
Amino Acids, Essential
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
5-Hydroxytryptophan
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