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Tryptophan |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C29603 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
Amino acid with side chain -CH2C8H6N. |
| CAS_Registry |
73-22-3 |
| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:16828 |
| Chemical_Formula |
C11H12N2O2 |
| code |
C29603 |
| Concept_In_Subset | |
| Contributing_Source |
CRCH FDA |
| DEFINITION |
The least plentiful of all 22 amino acids and an essential amino acid in humans (provided by food), Tryptophan is found in most proteins and a precursor of serotonin. Tryptophan is converted to 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), converted in turn to serotonin, a neurotransmitter essential in regulating appetite, sleep, mood, and pain. Tryptophan is a natural sedative and present in dairy products, meats, brown rice, fish, and soybeans. (NCI04) |
| Essential_Amino_Acid |
Y |
| FDA_UNII_Code |
8DUH1N11BX |
| FULL_SYN |
Trp (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-propanoic acid |
| INFOODS |
TRP_G |
| label |
Tryptophan |
| Legacy_Concept_Name |
Tryptophan |
| Macronutrient |
Y |
| Nutrient |
Y |
| Preferred_Name |
Tryptophan |
| prefixIRI |
C29603 |
| prefLabel |
Tryptophan |
| Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0041249 |
| Unit |
g |
| USDA_ID |
501 |
| subClassOf |
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