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Definition of tryptophan(e) in English Turkish dictionary
- triptofan
- tryptophan
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- tryptophan
- (Tıp) Tabii bir aminoasit
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Definition of tryptophan(e) in English English dictionary
- tryptophan
- An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin
- tryptophan synthase
- An enzyme found in plants and bacteria, but not in animals, which catalyses the final step in the biosynthesis of tryptophan
- tryptophan synthetase
- An enzyme found in plants and bacteria, but not in animals, which catalyses the final step in the biosynthesis of tryptophan
- tryptophan
- One of the essential amino acids. It is a heterocyclic compound that is found in small amounts in most proteins. It plays an important role in the growth and development of infants and in the biosynthesis of serotonin and niacin (thus, deficiency of niacin or tryptophan can cause pellagra). Its occurrence in milk has been suggested as the reason that drinking milk before bedtime helps people sleep. It is used in medicine and nutrition research, in enriched foods, and as a dietary supplement
- tryptophan
- Essential amino acid Natural relaxant and sleep aid due to its precursor role in serotonin (a neurotransmitter) synthesis Along with tyrosine, it is used in the treatment of addictions
- tryptophan
- an amino acid (structure of tryptophan)
- tryptophan
- an essential amino acid that is a precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin which modulates mood and sleep
- tryptophan
- Naturally fluorescing amino acid
- tryptophan
- (Trp or W) Click the name to see a model of the side chain group for this amino acid
- tryptophan
- an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
- tryptophan
- {i} (Biochemistry) type of aromatic amino acid which is essential to nutrition in animals (found in some leguminous plant seeds)
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