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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Essential > Tryptophan > 5-Hydroxytryptophan
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Preferred term

5-Hydroxytryptophan  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

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

Scope note

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

History note

  • 90; was HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1963-89 (Prov 1963-65)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006916

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