5-Hydroxytryptophan [5-hydroxytryptofan]

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Terms

5-HTP
Hydroxytryptophan
Oxitriptan
Oxytryptophan
Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy-

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Definition

The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.

DUI
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CUI
M0010787
CAS
2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
History note
90; was HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1963-89 (Prov 1963-65)
Online note
use 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN to search HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1966-89
Public note
90; was HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1965-89

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