Tryptophan. Medical search

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.

A dioxygenase with specificity for the oxidation of the indoleamine ring of TRYPTOPHAN. It is a LIVER-specific enzyme that is the first and rate limiting enzyme in the kynurenine pathway of TRYPTOPHAN catabolism.

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-serine and 1-(indol-3-yl)glycerol 3-phosphate to L-tryptophan and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate. It is a pyridoxal phosphate protein that also catalyzes the conversion of serine and indole into tryptophan and water and of indoleglycerol phosphate into indole and glyceraldehyde phosphate. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 4.2.1.20.

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydroxylation of TRYPTOPHAN to 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN in the presence of NADPH and molecular oxygen. It is important in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN.

A brominating agent that replaces hydrogen atoms in benzylic or allylic positions. It is used in the oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones and in controlled low-energy brominations. (From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed; Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed,).

Measurement of the intensity and quality of fluorescence.

A dioxygenase with specificity for the oxidation of the indoleamine ring of TRYPTOPHAN. It is an extrahepatic enzyme that plays a role in metabolism as the first and rate limiting enzyme in the kynurenine pathway of TRYPTOPHAN catabolism.

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of anthranilate (o-aminobenzoate) and pyruvic acid from chorismate and glutamine. Anthranilate is the biosynthetic precursor of tryptophan and numerous secondary metabolites, including inducible plant defense compounds. EC 4.1.3.27.

Benzoic acids, salts, or esters that contain an amino group attached to carbon number 2 or 6 of the benzene ring structure.

A colorless, odorless, highly water soluble vinyl monomer formed from the hydration of acrylonitrile. It is primarily used in research laboratories for electrophoresis, chromatography, and electron microscopy and in the sewage and wastewater treatment industries.

Organic compounds that generally contain an amino (-NH2) and a carboxyl (-COOH) group. Twenty alpha-amino acids are the subunits which are polymerized to form proteins.

A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator.

The characteristic 3-dimensional shape of a protein, including the secondary, supersecondary (motifs), tertiary (domains) and quaternary structure of the peptide chain. PROTEIN STRUCTURE, QUATERNARY describes the conformation assumed by multimeric proteins (aggregates of more than one polypeptide chain).

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-tryptophan and water to indole, pyruvate, and ammonia. It is a pyridoxal-phosphate protein, requiring K+. It also catalyzes 2,3-elimination and beta-replacement reactions of some indole-substituted tryptophan analogs of L-cysteine, L-serine, and other 3-substituted amino acids. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 4.1.99.1.

An oxidation product of tryptophan metabolism. It may be a free radical scavenger and a carcinogen.

A change from planar to elliptic polarization when an initially plane-polarized light wave traverses an optically active medium. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION.

The rate dynamics in chemical or physical systems.

An essential aromatic amino acid that is a precursor of MELANIN; DOPAMINE; noradrenalin (NOREPINEPHRINE), and THYROXINE.

A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (GRAM-NEGATIVE FACULTATIVELY ANAEROBIC RODS) commonly found in the lower part of the intestine of warm-blooded animals. It is usually nonpathogenic, but some strains are known to produce DIARRHEA and pyogenic infections. Pathogenic strains (virotypes) are classified by their specific pathogenic mechanisms such as toxins (ENTEROTOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI), etc.

Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.

The parts of a macromolecule that directly participate in its specific combination with another molecule.

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of N-5'-phosphoribosylanthranilic acid from anthranilate and phosphoribosylpyrophosphate, the first step in tryptophan synthesis in E. coli. It exists in a complex with ANTHRANILATE SYNTHASE in bacteria. EC 2.4.2.18.

Determination of the spectra of ultraviolet absorption by specific molecules in gases or liquids, for example Cl2, SO2, NO2, CS2, ozone, mercury vapor, and various unsaturated compounds. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

Models used experimentally or theoretically to study molecular shape, electronic properties, or interactions; includes analogous molecules, computer-generated graphics, and mechanical structures.

The property of emitting radiation while being irradiated. The radiation emitted is usually of longer wavelength than that incident or absorbed, e.g., a substance can be irradiated with invisible radiation and emit visible light. X-ray fluorescence is used in diagnosis.

An enzyme that activates tryptophan with its specific transfer RNA. EC 6.1.1.2.

Benzopyrroles with the nitrogen at the number one carbon adjacent to the benzyl portion, in contrast to ISOINDOLES which have the nitrogen away from the six-membered ring.

The process in which substances, either endogenous or exogenous, bind to proteins, peptides, enzymes, protein precursors, or allied compounds. Specific protein-binding measures are often used as assays in diagnostic assessments.

An NADPH-dependent flavin monooxygenase that plays a key role in the catabolism of TRYPTOPHAN by catalyzing the HYDROXYLATION of KYNURENINE to 3-hydroxykynurenine. It was formerly characterized as EC 1.14.1.2 and EC 1.99.1.5.

Any detectable and heritable change in the genetic material that causes a change in the GENOTYPE and which is transmitted to daughter cells and to succeeding generations.

Genetically engineered MUTAGENESIS at a specific site in the DNA molecule that introduces a base substitution, or an insertion or deletion.

Measurement of the polarization of fluorescent light from solutions or microscopic specimens. It is used to provide information concerning molecular size, shape, and conformation, molecular anisotropy, electronic energy transfer, molecular interaction, including dye and coenzyme binding, and the antigen-antibody reaction.

A metabolite of tryptophan with a possible role in neurodegenerative disorders. Elevated CSF levels of quinolinic acid are correlated with the severity of neuropsychological deficits in patients who have AIDS.

An enzyme in the tryptophan biosynthetic pathway. EC 4.1.1.48.

A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has PELLAGRA-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.

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

INDOLES which have two keto groups forming QUINONES like structures of the indole aromatic ring.

Colorless, odorless crystals that are used extensively in research laboratories for the preparation of polyacrylamide gels for electrophoresis and in organic synthesis, and polymerization. Some of its polymers are used in sewage and wastewater treatment, permanent press fabrics, and as soil conditioning agents.

In bacteria, a group of metabolically related genes, with a common promoter, whose transcription into a single polycistronic MESSENGER RNA is under the control of an OPERATOR REGION.

Disruption of the non-covalent bonds and/or disulfide bonds responsible for maintaining the three-dimensional shape and activity of the native protein.

A transfer RNA which is specific for carrying tryptophan to sites on the ribosomes in preparation for protein synthesis.

The transfer of energy of a given form among different scales of motion. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed). It includes the transfer of kinetic energy and the transfer of chemical energy. The transfer of chemical energy from one molecule to another depends on proximity of molecules so it is often used as in techniques to measure distance such as the use of FORSTER RESONANCE ENERGY TRANSFER.

A non-essential amino acid. In animals it is synthesized from PHENYLALANINE. It is also the precursor of EPINEPHRINE; THYROID HORMONES; and melanin.

The level of protein structure in which regular hydrogen-bond interactions within contiguous stretches of polypeptide chain give rise to alpha helices, beta strands (which align to form beta sheets) or other types of coils. This is the first folding level of protein conformation.

A disease due to deficiency of NIACIN, a B-complex vitamin, or its precursor TRYPTOPHAN. It is characterized by scaly DERMATITIS which is often associated with DIARRHEA and DEMENTIA (the three D's).

The normality of a solution with respect to HYDROGEN ions; H+. It is related to acidity measurements in most cases by pH = log 1/2[1/(H+)], where (H+) is the hydrogen ion concentration in gram equivalents per liter of solution. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence.

Proteins prepared by recombinant DNA technology.

A subclass of enzymes of the transferase class that catalyze the transfer of an amino group from a donor (generally an amino acid) to an acceptor (generally a 2-keto acid). Most of these enzymes are pyridoxyl phosphate proteins. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 2.6.1.

Any salt or ester of glycerophosphoric acid.

The interference in synthesis of an enzyme due to the elevated level of an effector substance, usually a metabolite, whose presence would cause depression of the gene responsible for enzyme synthesis.

A broad-spectrum excitatory amino acid antagonist used as a research tool.

Proteins found in any species of bacterium.

Cellular proteins and protein complexes that transport amino acids across biological membranes.

The relationship between the chemical structure of a compound and its biological or pharmacological activity. Compounds are often classed together because they have structural characteristics in common including shape, size, stereochemical arrangement, and distribution of functional groups.

The level of protein structure in which combinations of secondary protein structures (alpha helices, beta sheets, loop regions, and motifs) pack together to form folded shapes called domains. Disulfide bridges between cysteines in two different parts of the polypeptide chain along with other interactions between the chains play a role in the formation and stabilization of tertiary structure. Small proteins usually consist of only one domain but larger proteins may contain a number of domains connected by segments of polypeptide chain which lack regular secondary structure.

Processes involved in the formation of TERTIARY PROTEIN STRUCTURE.

The art or process of comparing photometrically the relative intensities of the light in different parts of the spectrum.

A chemical reaction in which an electron is transferred from one molecule to another. The electron-donating molecule is the reducing agent or reductant; the electron-accepting molecule is the oxidizing agent or oxidant. Reducing and oxidizing agents function as conjugate reductant-oxidant pairs or redox pairs (Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p471).

An essential amino acid that is required for the production of HISTAMINE.

A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances.

A strong organic base existing primarily as guanidium ions at physiological pH. It is found in the urine as a normal product of protein metabolism. It is also used in laboratory research as a protein denaturant. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed and Merck Index, 12th ed) It is also used in the treatment of myasthenia and as a fluorescent probe in HPLC.

Spectroscopic method of measuring the magnetic moment of elementary particles such as atomic nuclei, protons or electrons. It is employed in clinical applications such as NMR Tomography (MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING).

The protein components of a number of complexes, such as enzymes (APOENZYMES), ferritin (APOFERRITINS), or lipoproteins (APOLIPOPROTEINS).

A class of organic compounds which contain an anilino (phenylamino) group linked to a salt or ester of naphthalenesulfonic acid. They are frequently used as fluorescent dyes and sulfhydryl reagents.

Enrichment of enzyme activity on deformylation of 1-NFK-lysozyme. (1/5574)

The formamide linkage of an inactive lysozyme derivative (1-NFK-lysozyme), formed by selective ozonization of tryptophan 62 in hen egg-white lysozyme [EC 3.2.1.17] was hydrolyzed with dilute acid faster in the frozen state at about --10 degrees than at 20 degrees. On hydrolysis of 1-NFK-lysozyme the low lytic activity increased to approximately 80% of that of native lysozyme. It is suggested that the binding ability associated with kynurenine 62 in the lysozyme derivative formed by this hydrolysis may be responsible for increase in enzymatic activity. (+info)

Folding of apocytochrome c induced by the interaction with negatively charged lipid micelles proceeds via a collapsed intermediate state. (2/5574)

Unfolded apocytochrome c acquires an alpha-helical conformation upon interaction with lipid. Folding kinetic results below and above the lipid's CMC, together with energy transfer measurements of lipid bound states, and salt-induced compact states in solution, show that the folding transition of apocytochrome c from the unfolded state in solution to a lipid-inserted helical conformation proceeds via a collapsed intermediate state (I(C)). This initial compact state is driven by a hydrophobic collapse of the polypeptide chain in the absence of the heme group and may represent a heme-free analogue of an early compact intermediate detected on the folding pathway of cytochrome c in solution. Insertion into the lipid phase occurs via an unfolding step of I(C) through a more extended state associated with the membrane surface (I(S)). While I(C) appears to be as compact as salt-induced compact states in solution with substantial alpha-helix content, the final lipid-inserted state (Hmic) is as compact as the unfolded state in solution at pH 5 and has an alpha-helix content which resembles that of native cytochrome c. (+info)

Pathways of electron transfer in Escherichia coli DNA photolyase: Trp306 to FADH. (3/5574)

We describe the results of a series of theoretical calculations of electron transfer pathways between Trp306 and *FADH. in the Escherichia coli DNA photolyase molecule, using the method of interatomic tunneling currents. It is found that there are two conformationally orthogonal tryptophans, Trp359 and Trp382, between donor and acceptor that play a crucial role in the pathways of the electron transfer process. The pathways depend vitally on the aromaticity of tryptophans and the flavin molecule. The results of this calculation suggest that the major pathway of the electron transfer is due to a set of overlapping orthogonal pi-rings, which starts from the donor Trp306, runs through Trp359 and Trp382, and finally reaches the flavin group of the acceptor complex, FADH. (+info)

Localization and environment of tryptophans in soluble and membrane-bound states of a pore-forming toxin from Staphylococcus aureus. (4/5574)

The location and environment of tryptophans in the soluble and membrane-bound forms of Staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin were monitored using intrinsic tryptophan fluorescence. Fluorescence quenching of the toxin monomer in solution indicated varying degrees of tryptophan burial within the protein interior. N-Bromosuccinimide readily abolished 80% of the fluorescence in solution. The residual fluorescence of the modified toxin showed a blue-shifted emission maximum, a longer fluorescence lifetime as compared to the unmodified and membrane-bound alpha-toxin, and a 5- to 6-nm red edge excitation shift, all indicating a restricted tryptophan environment and deeply buried tryptophans. In the membrane-bound form, the fluorescence of alpha-toxin was quenched by iodide, indicating a conformational change leading to exposure of some tryptophans. A shorter average lifetime of tryptophans in the membrane-bound alpha-toxin as compared to the native toxin supported the conclusions based on iodide quenching of the membrane-bound toxin. Fluorescence quenching of membrane-bound alpha-toxin using brominated and spin-labeled fatty acids showed no quenching of fluorescence using brominated lipids. However, significant quenching was observed using 5- and 12-doxyl stearic acids. An average depth calculation using the parallax method indicated that the doxyl-quenchable tryptophans are located at an average depth of 10 A from the center of the bilayer close to the membrane interface. This was found to be in striking agreement with the recently described structure of the membrane-bound form of alpha-toxin. (+info)

A novel epitope for the specific detection of exogenous prion proteins in transgenic mice and transfected murine cell lines. (5/5574)

Prion diseases are closely linked to the conversion of host-encoded cellular prion protein (PrPC) into its pathological isoform (PrPSc). PrP conversion experiments in scrapie infected tissue culture cells, transgenic mice, and cell-free systems usually require unique epitopes and corresponding monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) for the immunological discrimination of exogenously introduced and endogenous PrP compounds (e.g., MAb 3F4, which is directed to an epitope on hamster and human but not on murine PrP). In the current work, we characterize a novel MAb designated L42 that reacts to PrP of a variety of species, including cattle, sheep, goat, dog, human, cat, mink, rabbit, and guinea pig, but does not bind to mouse, hamster, and rat PrP. Therefore, MAb L42 may allow future in vitro conversion and transgenic studies on PrPs of the former species. The MAb L42 epitope on PrPC includes a tyrosine residue at position 144, whereas mouse, rat, and hamster PrPs incorporate tryptophane at this site. To verify this observation, we generated PrP expression vectors coding for authentic or mutated murine PrPCs (i.e., codon 144 encoding tyrosine instead of tryptophan). After transfection into neuroblastoma cells, MAb L42 did not react with immunoblotted wild-type murine PrPC, whereas L42 epitope-tagged murine PrPC was strongly recognized. Immunoblot and fluorescence-activated cell sorting data revealed that tagged PrPC was correctly posttranslationally processed and translocated to the cell surface. (+info)

Helical structure and packing orientation of the S2 segment in the Shaker K+ channel. (6/5574)

Six transmembrane segments, S1-S6, cluster around the central pore-forming region in voltage-gated K+ channels. To investigate the structural characteristics of the S2 segment in the Shaker K+ channel, we replaced each residue in S2 singly with tryptophan (or with alanine for the native tryptophan). All but one of the 23 Trp mutants expressed voltage-dependent K+ currents in Xenopus oocytes. The effects of the mutations were classified as being of low or high impact on channel gating properties. The periodicity evident in the effects of these mutations supports an alpha-helical structure for the S2 segment. The high- and low-impact residues cluster onto opposite faces of a helical wheel projection of the S2 segment. The low-impact face is also tolerant of single mutations to asparagine. All results are consistent with the idea that the low-impact face projects toward membrane lipids and that changes in S2 packing occur upon channel opening. We conclude that the S2 segment is a transmembrane alpha helix and that the high-impact face packs against other transmembrane segments in the functional channel. (+info)

A single hydrophobic residue confers barbiturate sensitivity to gamma-aminobutyric acid type C receptor. (7/5574)

Barbiturate sensitivity was imparted to the human rho1 homooligomeric gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor channel by mutation of a tryptophan residue at position 328 (Trp328), which is located within the third transmembrane domain. Substitutions of Trp328 with a spectrum of amino acids revealed that nearly all hydrophobic residues produced receptor channels that were both directly activated and modulated by pentobarbital with similar sensitivities. Previous studies with ligand-gated ion channels (including GABA) have demonstrated that even conservative amino acid substitution within the agonist-dependent activation domain (N-terminal extracellular domain) can markedly impair agonist sensitivity. Thus, the lack of significant variation in pentobarbital sensitivity among the Trp328 mutants attests to an intrinsic difference between pentobarbital- and the GABA-dependent activation domain. Compared with the heterooligomeric alphabetagamma receptor channel, the mode of modulation for homooligomeric Trp328 mutants by pentobarbital was more dependent on the GABA concentration, yielding potentiation only at low concentrations of GABA (fractions of their respective EC50 values), yet causing inhibition at higher concentrations. Agonist-related studies have also demonstrated that residue 328 plays an important role in agonist-dependent activation, suggesting a functional interconnection between the GABA and pentobarbital activation domains. (+info)

Inhibition of myosin ATPase by metal fluoride complexes. (8/5574)

Magnesium (Mg2+) is the physiological divalent cation stabilizing nucleotide or nucleotide analog in the active site of myosin subfragment 1 (S1). In the presence of fluoride, Mg2+ and MgADP form a complex that traps the active site of S1 and inhibits myosin ATPase. The ATPase inactivation rate of the magnesium trapped S1 is comparable but smaller than the other known gamma-phosphate analogs at 1.2 M-1 s-1 with 1 mM MgCl2. The observed molar ratio of Mg/S1 in this complex of 1.58 suggests that magnesium occupies the gamma-phosphate position in the ATP binding site of S1 (S1-MgADP-MgFx). The stability of S1-MgADP-MgFx at 4 degrees C was studied by EDTA chase experiments but decomposition was not observed. However, removal of excess fluoride causes full recovery of the K+-EDTA ATPase activity indicating that free fluoride is necessary for maintaining a stable trap and suggesting that the magnesium fluoride complex is bonded to the bridging oxygen of beta-phosphate more loosely than the other known phosphate analogs. The structure of S1 in S1-MgADP-MgFx was studied with near ultraviolet circular dichroism, total tryptophan fluorescence, and tryptophan residue 510 quenching measurements. These data suggest that S1-MgADP-MgFx resembles the M**.ADP.Pi steady-state intermediate of myosin ATPase. Gallium fluoride was found to compete with MgFx for the gamma-phosphate site in S1-MgADP-MgFx. The ionic radius and coordination geometry of magnesium, gallium and other known gamma-phosphate analogs were compared and identified as important in determining which myosin ATPase intermediate the analog mimics. (+info)

Erythrose 4-phosphate and phosphoenolpyruvate: phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan[edit]. Phenylalanine, tyrosine, and ... Tryptophan biosynthesis involves conversion of chorismate to anthranilate using anthranilate synthase. This enzyme requires ... Each one of these has its synthesis regulated from tyrosine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan, respectively. The rest of the ... 3 Erythrose 4-phosphate and phosphoenolpyruvate: phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. *4 Oxaloacetate/aspartate: lysine, ...

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GABA is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It modulates the activity of several neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. GABA is synthesized in a single step from its precursor glutamate by glutamic acid decarboxylase. GABA is metabolized by successive transamination and oxidation to yield succinic semialdehyde and succinic acid respectively via the catalyzing effects of GABA transaminase. The succinic semialdehyde can be converted into either succinic acid by SSADH or to GHB by the enzyme succinic semialdehyde reductase.[7] The absence of SSADH leads to a 30-fold increase of GHB and a 2-4 fold increase of GABA in the brains of patients with SSADH deficiency as compared to normal brain concentrations of the compounds. Elevations of GHB have been shown to induce spike and wave activity similar to that seen in generalized absence epilepsy in animal models as well, which has motivated researchers to increase their knowledge on the ...

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Tryptophan. 0.276 g. Threonine. 1.020 g. Isoleucine. 1.233 g. Leucine. 1.797 g. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.139 g. Threonine. 0.422 g. Isoleucine. 0.576 g. Leucine. 1.027 g. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.214 g. Threonine. 0.598 g. Isoleucine. 0.702 g. Leucine. 1.488 g. ...

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Tryptophan-Tryptophylquinone. *Tryptophan tryptophylquinone (TTQ) formation. Three consecutive AAs. (chromophore formation). ...

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Tryptophan. 0.189 g. Threonine. 0.407 g. Isoleucine. 0.483 g. Leucine. 0.890 g. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.369 g. Threonine. 1.269 g. Isoleucine. 1.286 g. Leucine. 2.163 g. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.7 g. 1.722 g. 1.418 g 0.700 g. 1.395 g. 1.074 g. 0.863 g. 1.243 g. 1.616 g. 2.1 g. 2.106 g. 1.4 g. 1.147 g ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_quality

Tryptophan. 0.153 g. Threonine. 0.604 g. Isoleucine. 0.686 g. Leucine. 1.075 g. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.929 g. Threonine. 2.97 g. Isoleucine. 3.209 g. Leucine. 4.947 g. ...

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Type II tyrosinemia is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme tyrosine aminotransferase (EC 2.6.1.5), encoded by the gene TAT. Tyrosine aminotransferase is the first in a series of five enzymes that converts tyrosine to smaller molecules, which are excreted by the kidneys or used in reactions that produce energy. This form of the disorder can affect the eyes, skin, and mental development. Symptoms often begin in early childhood and include excessive tearing, abnormal sensitivity to light (photophobia), eye pain and redness, and painful skin lesions on the palms and soles. About half of individuals with type II tyrosinemia are also mentally challenged. Type II tyrosinemia occurs in fewer than 1 in 250,000 individuals.[citation needed]. ...

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Histidenemia is characterized by increased levels of histidine, histamine and imidazole in blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. This also results in decreased levels of the metabolite urocanic acid in blood, urine, and skin cells.[1] In Japan, neonatal screening was previously performed on infants within 1 month of birth; infants demonstrating a blood histidine level of 6 mg/dl or more underwent careful testing as suspected histidinemia cases.[6] A typical characteristic of histidinemia is an increase in the blood histidine levels from normal levels (70-120 μM) to an elevated level (290-1420 μM).[3] Further testing includes: observing histidine as well as imidazolepyruvic acid metabolites in the urine. However, neonatal urine testing has been discontinued in most places, with the exception of Quebec.[3] ...

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Tryptophan. 0.027 g. Threonine. 0.086 g. Isoleucine. 0.095 g. Leucine. 0.143 g. ...

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... is a form of albinism which, in contrast to oculocutaneous albinism, presents primarily in the eyes.[1] There are multiple forms of ocular albinism, which are clinically similar.[2]:865. Both known genes are on the X chromosome. When the term "autosomal recessive ocular albinism" ("AROA") is used, it usually refers to mild variants of oculocutaneous albinism rather than ocular albinism, which is X-linked.[3]. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.177 g. Threonine. 0.687 g. Isoleucine. 0.866 g. Leucine. 1.399 g. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.039 g. Threonine. 0.121 g. Isoleucine. 0.131 g. Leucine. 0.247 g. ...

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Tryptophan. 0.181 g. Threonine. 0.558 g. Isoleucine. 0.582 g. Leucine. 0.879 g. ...

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Infants with this disorder appear normal at birth but usually develop signs and symptoms during the first year of life or in early childhood. The characteristic features of this condition, which can range from mild to life-threatening, include feeding difficulties, recurrent episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, excessive tiredness (lethargy), and weak muscle tone (hypotonia). If untreated, this disorder can lead to delayed development, seizures, and coma. Early detection and lifelong management (following a low-protein diet and using appropriate supplements) may prevent many of these complications. In some cases, people with gene mutations that cause 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency never experience any signs or symptoms of the disorder. The characteristic features of this condition are similar to those of Reye syndrome, a severe disorder that develops in children while they appear to be recovering from viral infections such as chicken pox or flu. Most cases of Reye syndrome are ...

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... which codes for tryptophan instead. "AUA" codes for isoleucine in most organisms but for methionine in vertebrate mitochondrial ...

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People who follow the prescribed dietary treatment from birth may have no symptoms. Their PKU would be detectable only by a blood test. People must adhere to a special diet low in Phe for optimal brain development. Since Phe is necessary for the synthesis of many proteins, it is required for appropriate growth, but levels must be strictly controlled. For people who do not have phenylketonuria, the U.S. Institute of Medicine set recommended at least 33 mg/kg body weight/day phenylalanine plus tyrosine for adults 19 years and older.[29] For people with PKU, a recommendation for children up to age 10 years is 200 to 500 mg/d; for older children and adults 220 to 1200 mg/day. Where in the range depends on body weight and age, and on monitoring blood concentration.[30] Optimal health ranges (or "target ranges") are between 120 and 360 µmol/L or equivalently 2 to 6 mg/dL, and aimed to be achieved during at least the first 10 years,[31] to allow the brain to develop normally. The age at which people ...

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Mutations in the MT-TI gene may also cause cardiomyopathy, a disorder of the heart characterized by the thickening of the heart, usually in the interventricular septum, which results in a weakened heart muscle that is unable to pump blood effectively. It is unclear why such mutations result in the symptoms of isolated cardiomyopathy.[5] Mutations of 4300A,G, 4295A,G, 4269A,G, and 4317A,G in the MT-TI gene have been found in patients with cardiomyopathy in varying severities and onset.[6][7][8][9] ...

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... has three key amino acids in its active site (known as the catalytic triad) which catalyze the conversion of acetyl-CoA [H3CC(=O)−SCoA] and oxaloacetate [−O2CCH2C(=O)CO2−] into citrate [−O2CCH2C(OH)(CO2−)CH2CO2−] and H−SCoA in an aldol condensation reaction. This conversion begins with the negatively charged carboxylate side chain oxygen atom of Asp-375 deprotonating acetyl CoA's alpha carbon atom to form an enolate anion which in turn is neutralized by protonation by His-274 to form an enol intermediate [H2C=C(OH)−SCoA]. At this point, the epsilon nitrogen lone pair of electrons on His-274 formed in the last step abstracts the hydroxyl enol proton to reform an enolate anion that initiates a nucleophilic attack on the oxaloacetate's carbonyl carbon [−O2CCH2C(=O)CO2−] which in turn deprotonate the epsilon nitrogen atom of His-320. This nucleophilic addition results in the formation of citroyl−CoA [−O2CCH2CH(CO2−)CH2C(=O)−SCoA]. At this point, a water ...

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Tryptophan alpha,beta-oxidase. *Pyrroloquinoline-quinone synthase. *L-galactonolactone oxidase. 1.3.5: Quinone. *Succinate ...

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tryptophan catabolic process to acetyl-CoA. • L-kynurenine catabolic process. • tryptophan catabolic process. • tryptophan ... KYNU is part of the pathway for the catabolism of Trp and the biosynthesis of NAD cofactors from tryptophan (Trp). ...

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NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase is the largest of the respiratory complexes. In mammals, the enzyme contains 44 separate water-soluble peripheral membrane proteins, which are anchored to the integral membrane constituents. Of particular functional importance are the flavin prosthetic group (FMN) and eight iron-sulfur clusters (FeS). Of the 44 subunits, seven are encoded by the mitochondrial genome.[21][22][23] The structure is an "L" shape with a long membrane domain (with around 60 trans-membrane helices) and a hydrophilic (or peripheral) domain, which includes all the known redox centres and the NADH binding site.[24] All thirteen of the E. coli proteins, which comprise NADH dehydrogenase I, are encoded within the nuo operon, and are homologous to mitochondrial complex I subunits. The antiporter-like subunits NuoL/M/N each contains 14 conserved transmembrane (TM) helices. Two of them are discontinuous, but subunit NuoL contains a 110 Å long amphipathic α-helix, spanning the entire length of ...

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TRYPTOPHAN→. *Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase/Tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase. *Arylformamidase. *Kynureninase. *3-hydroxyanthranilate ...

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The ribosome has three binding sites for tRNA molecules that span the space between the two ribosomal subunits: the A (aminoacyl),[19] P (peptidyl), and E (exit) sites. In addition, the ribosome has two other sites for tRNA binding that are used during mRNA decoding or during the initiation of protein synthesis. These are the T site (named elongation factor Tu) and I site (initiation).[20][21] By convention, the tRNA binding sites are denoted with the site on the small ribosomal subunit listed first and the site on the large ribosomal subunit listed second. For example, the A site is often written A/A, the P site, P/P, and the E site, E/E.[20] The binding proteins like L27, L2, L14, L15, L16 at the A- and P- sites have been determined by affinity labeling by A.P. Czernilofsky et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci, USA, pp. 230-34, 1974). Once translation initiation is complete, the first aminoacyl tRNA is located in the P/P site, ready for the elongation cycle described below. During translation ...

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Tryptophan synthase or tryptophan synthetase is an enzyme that catalyses the final two steps in the biosynthesis of tryptophan. ... As such, tryptophan is a necessary component of the human diet. Substrate scope[edit]. Tryptophan synthetase is also known to ... Tryptophan synthase (indole-salvaging). References[edit]. *^ Dunn MF, Niks D, Ngo H, Barends TR, Schlichting I (June 2008). " ... Subunits: Tryptophan synthase typically exists as an α-ββ-α complex. The α and β subunits have molecular masses of 27 and 43 ...

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tryptophan biosynthesis.. tryptophan catabolism (later stages).. EC 1.13.11.11 tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase. EC 1.13.11.52 ... Tryptophan Catabolism. When cursor points to a box further details will be displayed in the status window below. If you click ...

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Other flavin-dependent tryptophan halogenases include tryptophan 5-halogenase and tryptophan 6-halogenase. Tryptophan 7- ... Tryptophan 7-halogenase (EC 1.14.19.9, PrnA, RebH) is an enzyme with systematic name L-tryptophan:FADH2 oxidoreductase (7- ... Tryptophan is bound by a number of interactions: other aromatic amino acid residues such as tryptophan, phenylalanine, and ... 7-chloro-L-tryptophan + FAD + 2 H2O The enzyme can use bromide ions (Br−) in place of chloride (Cl−). Tryptophan 7-halogenase ...

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D-tryptophan (CHEBI:16296) is a tryptophan (CHEBI:27897). L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) is a tryptophan (CHEBI:27897). ... tryptophan (CHEBI:27897) is conjugate base of tryptophanium (CHEBI:32728) tryptophan (CHEBI:27897) is tautomer of tryptophan ... tryptophan (CHEBI:27897) has part 1H-indol-3-ylmethyl group (CHEBI:50337) tryptophan (CHEBI:27897) has role Daphnia magna ... tryptophan (CHEBI:27897) is a aromatic amino acid (CHEBI:33856) tryptophan (CHEBI:27897) is a polar amino acid (CHEBI:26167) ...

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Tryptophan is an amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and for the production and maintenance of the bodys proteins, ... Tryptophan is an amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and for the production and maintenance of the bodys proteins, ... The body uses tryptophan to help make melatonin and serotonin. Melatonin helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, and serotonin is ... The liver can also use tryptophan to produce niacin (vitamin B3), which is needed for energy metabolism and DNA production. In ...

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... is enantiomer of D-tryptophan (CHEBI:16296) L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) is tautomer of L-tryptophan ... L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) is a tryptophan (CHEBI:27897) L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) is conjugate acid of L-tryptophanate (CHEBI ... L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) has role plant metabolite (CHEBI:76924) L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) is a L-α-amino acid (CHEBI:15705 ... L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) has role Escherichia coli metabolite (CHEBI:76971) L-tryptophan (CHEBI:16828) has role Saccharomyces ...

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This is then channeled to the active site of its partner protein (trpB) which converts it into tryptophan. Tryptophan is an ... Of course, this is all fairly academic - the point is that there are longer primary sequences than that of tryptophan sythetase ... In fact, if you really needed to refer to this protein in converstion or in print you would simply say "tryptophan synthetase ... The 2000 or so letter word that is tryptophan sythetases chemical name is really just a huge concatenation of the common ...

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Detailed drug Information for tryptophan. Includes common brand names, drug descriptions, warnings, side effects and dosing ... Uses For tryptophan. L-tryptophan is used along with other medications to treat mental depression. Also, L-tryptophan is used ... Studies on tryptophan have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of L-tryptophan ... Cataracts-L-tryptophan may cause cataracts. *Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)-L-tryptophan may cause diabetes in patients ...

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Copper-catalyzed Decarboxylation of Tryptophan3. Tryptophan Copper Chelate. To a solution of L-tryptophan (50g) in water was ... Both the natural form of tryptophan (L-tryptophan) as well as the synthetic form (DL-tryptophan) can be used with the same good ... Decarboxylation of Tryptophan in Tetralin With a Ketone Catalyst4. L- or DL-Tryptophan (102.1 g, 0.5 mol) was suspended in ... Decarboxylation of the Tryptophan Copper Chelate. A suspension of Tryptophan Copper Chelate in DMSO was heated at 170-175 C for ...

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L-tryptophan aminotransferase. A, B, D, E, F. 391. Arabidopsis thaliana. Mutation(s): 0 Gene Names: At1g70560/F5A18_26, ... L-tryptophan aminotransferase. C. 391. Arabidopsis thaliana. Mutation(s): 0 Gene Names: At1g70560/F5A18_26, F5A18.26, TAA1, ... Rapid synthesis of auxin via a new tryptophan-dependent pathway is required for shade avoidance in plants. Tao, Y., Ferrer, J.L ... from L-tryptophan (L-Trp), the first step in a previously proposed, but uncharacterized, auxin biosynthetic pathway. This ...

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Lack of tryptophan, however, such as dependence on food of low tryptophan content such as maize, can contribute to the niacin- ... Most tryptophan was banned from sale in the United States in 1991, and other countries followed suit. Tryptophan from one ... Thus, tryptophan fluorescence is a very sensitive measurement of the conformational state of individual tryptophan residues. ... According to popular belief, eating tryptophan in turkey meat causes drowsiness. Turkey does contain tryptophan, which does ...

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Knockdown of IDO isoforms in these cells had no effect on tryptophan metabolism; rather, knockdown of another tryptophan- ... Tryptophan degradation by IDO in tumor cells is associated with immune evasion and increased tumor growth (see commentary by ... Breakdown of tryptophan to kynurenine by the enzyme indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibits T cell responses and promotes ... A tumor-derived tryptophan metabolite activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in an autocrine and paracrine manner to promote ...

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Abdel-Daim, M.H., Konbar, A.A., Kelada, F.S., and Moustafa, M.H., 1971, Studies on the functional capacity of the tryptophan- ... Njagi E.N.M., Bender D.A. (1991) Tryptophan Metabolism in Mice Infected with Schistosoma Mansoni. In: Schwarcz R., Young S.N., ... Infected Animal Schistosoma Mansoni Kynurenic Acid Infected Snail Tryptophan Metabolism These keywords were added by machine ... excretion of tryptophan metabolites in urine, Int. J. Cancer, 1: 377-382.CrossRefGoogle Scholar ...

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Radical scavenging properties of tryptophan metabolites were estimated using their radical reactivity. Metabolites of the ... In: Huether G., Kochen W., Simat T.J., Steinhart H. (eds) Tryptophan, Serotonin, and Melatonin. Advances in Experimental ... Radical scavenging properties of tryptophan metabolites were estimated using their radical reactivity. Metabolites of the ... Goda K., Hamane Y., Kishimoto R., Ogishi Y. (1999) Radical Scavenging Properties of Tryptophan Metabolites. ...

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This is the first evidence strongly suggesting that tryptophan-based chromophores in fluorescent proteins can exist in an ... Tryptophan side chain does not exist in anionic state in biological systems because of extremely high pKa (about 20) of indole ... Tryptophan-based chromophore in fluorescent proteins can be anionic. *Karen S. Sarkisyan1,3. , ... Sarkisyan, K., Yampolsky, I., Solntsev, K. et al. Tryptophan-based chromophore in fluorescent proteins can be anionic. Sci Rep ...

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L-tryptophan Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are dimethylallyl diphosphate and L-tryptophan, whereas its two products ... tryptophan dimethylallyl transferase, DMAT synthetase, and 4-(gamma,gamma-dimethylallyl)tryptophan synthase. Lee SL, Floss HG, ... In enzymology, a tryptophan dimethylallyltransferase (EC 2.5.1.34) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ... The systematic name of this enzyme class is dimethylallyl-diphosphate:L-tryptophan dimethylallyltransferase. Other names in ...

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The body uses tryptophan to help make melatonin and serotonin. (medlineplus.gov)
What happens is that, when tryptophan reaches the brain, it is converted into serotonin (a neurotransmitter that helps to stabilize mood) and melatonin (a hormone naturally produced in the body's pineal gland - as it increases in your blood levels you become less alert), both of which are sleep-inducing substances. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
A new product, Dream Water, is designed to help one relax, fall asleep and improve the quality of sleep using the all natural ingredients melatonin, GABA and 5-HTP (tryptophan). (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
Tryptophan plays a role in the production of serotonin, a mood stabilizer, melatonin, which helps regulate sleep patterns, niacin or vitamin B-3, and nicotinamide also known as vitamin B-6. (webmd.com)
Once digested, both 5-HTP and tryptophan are precursors to melatonin, which in turn is converted into serotonin. (livestrong.com)
Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the use of melatonin/l-tryptophan. (drugs.com)
Melatonin/l-tryptophan is an herbal product. (drugs.com)
Some medical conditions may interact with melatonin/l-tryptophan. (drugs.com)
Ask your health care provider if melatonin/l-tryptophan may interact with other medicines that you take. (drugs.com)
Use melatonin/l-tryptophan as directed by your doctor. (drugs.com)
If you miss a dose of melatonin/l-tryptophan, take it as soon as possible. (drugs.com)
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use melatonin/l-tryptophan. (drugs.com)
Melatonin/l-tryptophan may cause drowsiness or affect your thinking or reactions. (drugs.com)
Use melatonin/l-tryptophan with caution. (drugs.com)
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using melatonin/l-tryptophan while you are pregnant. (drugs.com)
If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use melatonin/l-tryptophan, check with your doctor. (drugs.com)
Because L-tryptophan is converted to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and melatonin in the body, it plays an important role in promoting relaxation, restful sleep and positive mood. (jarrow.com)
An enzyme in your body converts L-Tryptophan to 5-HTP, so 5-HTP is merely a stepping stone in the production of Serotonin and Melatonin. (wellnesscenter.net)
Being that sleep is essential to a healthy and happy life, the process of consuming L-Tryptophan through whole foods so that it may be eventually converted into serotonin and then, melatonin, is imperative to many biological processes of human ecology. (defeatdiabetes.org)
L-Tryptophan is critical for the production of serotonin and melatonin, which help to support a positive mood, healthy sleep patterns, and proper immune system function. (iherb.com)
In addition to serving as the building block of serotonin, tryptophan is also used to make the sleep hormone melatonin. (naturalnews.com)
The essential amino acid L-tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of both melatonin and serotonin, a hormone and a neurotransmitter involved with mood and stress response and sleep/wake cycles. (vitacost.com)

Tryptophan is one of the twenty standard amino acids and one of nine essential amino acids for humans. (wikipedia.org)
tryptophan trĭp´təfăn [ key ] , organic compound, one of the 20 amino acids commonly found in animal proteins. (infoplease.com)
Tryptophan is one of the 20 standard amino acids, as well as an essential amino acid in the human diet. (news-medical.net)
Tryptophan is one of 20 essential, naturally occurring amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
According to Kantha Shelke, Ph.D., CFS, a spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists and a principal at Corvus Blue LLC, "When consuming tryptophan-rich foods the uptake of tryptophan may be enhanced by the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods which trigger the release of insulin which helps clear the blood of other amino acids and enhances the uptake of tryptophan …and the associated sleepiness. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
This is because tryptophan is transported into the brain by a transport system that is active toward all the large neutral amino acids and tryptophan is the least abundant amino acid in protein. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
There is competition between the various amino acids for the transport system, so after the ingestion of a meal containing protein, the rise in the plasma level of the other large neutral amino acids will prevent the rise in plasma tryptophan from increasing brain tryptophan. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
The 2000 or so letter 'word' that is tryptophan sythetase's 'chemical name' is really just a huge concatenation of the common names (or, rather, the radical s like 'methionyl' rather than 'methionine') for each of the protein's amino acids. (everything2.com)
In humans, the L-isomer of tryptophan, which is the only form that is involved in protein synthesis, is one of the 20 standard amino acids common in animal proteins and required for normal functioning in humans. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Tryptophan, tyrosine , and phenylalanine are the biggest of the standard amino acids. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Tryptophan is one of only two of the standard amino acids encoded by a single codon, with methionine being the other one. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Tryptophan is incorporated into proteins and enzymes at the molar rate of 1.1 percent compared to other amino acids making it the rarest amino acid found in proteins. (fsu.edu)
Consuming large meals stimulates the production of insulin, and insulin clears the bloodstream of all amino acids except for tryptophan. (webmd.com)
The amino acids 5-HTP and L-tryptophan are essential to healthy brain activity. (livestrong.com)
The amino acids 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and l-tryptophan are precursors of serotonin. (psychologytoday.com)
Deficiencies of the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine may play a key role in aultism. (greenmedinfo.com)
The myth that free amino acids are natural nutritional substances has been used to promote the use of many products besides MSG, including aspartame, chelated minerals, and tryptophan. (raypeat.com)
Although several amino acids can be acutely or chronically toxic, even lethal, when too much is eaten, tryptophan is the only amino acid that is also carcinogenic. (raypeat.com)
Amino acids, including tryptophan, act as building blocks in protein biosynthesis. (wellnesscenter.net)
The uptake of the serotonin precursor tryptophan into the brain is dependent on nutrients that influence the cerebral availability of tryptophan via a change in the ratio of plasma tryptophan to the sum of the other large neutral amino acids (Trp/LNAA). (tudelft.nl)
An article in Be Brain Fit stated that this important neurotransmitter is synthesized from tryptophan, one of the most misunderstood and important of all amino acids. (naturalnews.com)

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is necessary for making proteins. (medlineplus.gov)
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning the human body does not produce it naturally, but is required for the body's healthy functioning. (erowid.org)
L-tryptophan is an 'essential' amino acid because humans cannot make it and must obtain L-tryptophan from food. (medicinenet.com)
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid , which the cell cannot afford to make to much or too little of. (everything2.com)
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid in proteins such as milk and turkey. (prweb.com)
Tryptophan is also classified as an "essential amino acid" since it cannot be synthesized by the human body from other compounds through chemical reactions and thus has to be taken in with the diet. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
As an essential amino acid, tryptophan is not synthesized in humans, hence it must be ingested, usually as a component of proteins. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that must be obtained from the diet. (fsu.edu)
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves several important purposes, like nitrogen balance in adults and growth in infants. (healthline.com)
L-tryptophan is known as an "essential" amino acid because the body does not produce it. (cigna.com)
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that cannot be produced by the human body and must be obtained through your diet, primarily from animal or plant based protein sources. (webmd.com)
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized by humans. (webmd.com)
The essential amino acid tryptophan is a constituent of proteins and is also a substrate for two important biosynthetic pathways: the generation of neurotransmitter 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) by tryptophan 5-hydroxylase, and the formation of kynurenine derivatives and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides. (nih.gov)
http://www.hcrc.org/faqs/l-trypt.html Dr. Gorski states, "L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid and a metabolic precursor to serotonin. (madsci.org)
Tryptophan (Trp), an essential amino acid, constitutes a central component in human and animal protein synthesis, and it serves as the sole source of substrates that facilitate the generation of a range of crucial molecules. (hindawi.com)
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid and hence cannot be synthesized by the body, but must be obtained from food or supplements. (jarrow.com)
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid for reproduction and growth of the young animal. (raypeat.com)
L-tryptophan is considered an essential amino acid because our bodies can't make it. (wellnesscenter.net)
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that has been used as a supplement to improve mood, cognitive function, anxiety and sleep disorders . (defeatdiabetes.org)
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that the body requires to synthesize proteins and specialized molecules such as the neurotransmitter serotonin. (peacehealth.org)
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid which is still in an emerging stage in animal nutrition. (allaboutfeed.net)

Tryptophan synthase or tryptophan synthetase is an enzyme that catalyses the final two steps in the biosynthesis of tryptophan . (wikipedia.org)
tryptophan biosynthesis. (archive.org)
In other organisms, 5-MAA is converted to 5'-methyltryptophan (5-MT) and 5-MT is a potent inhibitor of anthranilate synthase, which catalyzes the first committed step in tryptophan biosynthesis. (genetics.org)
Decreased serum tryptophan can also effect serotonin biosynthesis and thus contribute to impaired quality of life and depressive mood. (nih.gov)
The first committed enzyme in tryptophan biosynthesis is anthranilate synthase (AS). (genetics.org)
[15] Binding of this repressor to the tryptophan operon prevents transcription of downstream DNA that codes for the enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of tryptophan. (wellnesscenter.net)
Hence, a strong selective pressure exists for genital strains to maintain a functional synthase capable of using indole for tryptophan biosynthesis. (jci.org)

Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) is an enzyme (EC 1.14.16.4) involved in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin. (wikipedia.org)
Tyrosine hydroxylase, phenylalanine hydroxylase, and tryptophan hydroxylase together constitute the family of biopterin-dependent aromatic amino acid hydroxylases. (wikipedia.org)
Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH), tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) are members of a superfamily of aromatic amino acid hydroxylases, catalyzing key steps in important metabolic pathways. (wikipedia.org)
In humans, the stimulation of serotonin production by administration of tryptophan has an antidepressant effect and inhibition of tryptophan hydroxylase (e.g. by p-Chlorophenylalanine) may precipitate depression. (wikipedia.org)
The activity of tryptophan hydroxylase (i.e. the rate at which it converts L-tryptophan into the serotonin precursor L-5-hydroxytryptophan) can be increased when it undergoes phosphorylation. (wikipedia.org)
Conformation of the substrate and pterin cofactor bound to human tryptophan hydroxylase. (wikipedia.org)
The expression of tryptophan hydroxylase, a serotonin reuptake transporter, and, serotonin receptors was determined. (nutrition.org)
Serotonin (a neurotransmitter), synthesized via tryptophan hydroxylase. (wellnesscenter.net)
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Tryptophan contributes to the structure of proteins into which it has been incorporated by the tendency of its side chain to participate in hydrophobic interactions (see isoleucine ). (infoplease.com)
Tryptophan is an amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and for the production and maintenance of the body's proteins, muscles, enzymes, and neurotransmitters. (medlineplus.gov)
Proteins from the food we eat are the building blocks of tryptophan, which is why the best bedtime snack is one that contains both a carbohydrate and protein, such as cereal with milk, peanut butter on toast, or cheese and crackers. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
Tryptophan is an α- amino acid that is found in most proteins and has an indole functional group as a distinguishing structural characteristic. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
In tryptophan, only the L-stereoisomer is involved in synthesis of mammalian proteins. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
In addition, tryptophan is a relatively rare amino acid, therefore many proteins contain only one or a few tryptophan residues. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
The aromatic portion of tryptophan also serves as an ultraviolet marker for detection of this amino acid either separately, or incorporated into proteins and enzymes, via ultraviolet spectrophotometry. (fsu.edu)
This is the first evidence strongly suggesting that tryptophan-based chromophores in fluorescent proteins can exist in an anionic charged state. (nature.com)
Figure 1: A tryptophan-scanning strategy to characterize the transient intermediate states of proteins. (nature.com)
A survey of the protein structural database has revealed that one third of structurally characterized proteins contain chains of redox-active tyrosine and tryptophan residues. (pnas.org)
Tryptophan, which can't be made by the body and must come from food, is necessary in human nutrition and used in the body to manufacture proteins and important substances, such as the neurotransmitter serotonin and the vitamin niacin. (eurekalert.org)
The fatigue produced by over-training is probably produced by a tryptophan and serotonin overload, resulting from catabolism of muscle proteins and stress-induced increases in serotonin. (raypeat.com)
L-Tryptophan is naturally found in animal and plant proteins. (wellnesscenter.net)
Only the L-stereoisomer of tryptophan is used in structural or enzyme proteins, but the D-stereoisomer is occasionally found in naturally produced peptides (for example, the marine venom peptide contryphan). (wellnesscenter.net)

L-tryptophan supplements are possibly safe when taken for up to 3 weeks. (medlineplus.gov)
L-tryptophan supplements have most often been used by adults in doses of 60 mg by mouth daily for 16 weeks. (medlineplus.gov)
Which drugs or supplements interact with tryptophan capsule, tablet? (medicinenet.com)
Diet Detective: Sleep Series - Foods, Herbs and Supplements / Tryptophan By Charles Platkin Here are the answers to several questions about tryptophan, sleep and Thanksgiving. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders , tryptophan supplements were linked to over 1,500 reports of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) and 37 deaths in an epidemic in the late 1980s. (healthline.com)
However, the EMS cases were traced back to a manufacturer whose tryptophan supplements were tainted. (healthline.com)
Because of this, the medical problems were likely due to contamination of the supplements rather than tryptophan itself. (healthline.com)
While tryptophan supplements are available, they may have side effects for some people. (healthline.com)
Instead of tryptophan supplements, your doctor may recommend that you take 5-HTP supplements instead, which is tryptophan before it's fully converted into serotonin. (healthline.com)
Avoid using L-tryptophan together with other herbal/health supplements that can raise your serotonin levels. (cigna.com)
Over-the-counter use of synthetic tryptophan supplements were banned in the United States starting in 1989. (webmd.com)
However, tryptophan supplements were re-introduced in 2001 and are now available. (webmd.com)
Tryptophan can be found naturally in many foods, but supplements have risks. (livestrong.com)
Because 5-HTP and tryptophan, where available, induce sleepiness, many people take these supplements to combat sleeplessness. (livestrong.com)
However, specific L-tryptophan dietary supplements were banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1990 after an outbreak of eosinophilic-myalgia syndrome among users of the supplement. (livestrong.com)
The presence of this contaminant in all samples suggests that current tryptophan supplements are not safe to use. (baycare.org)
You can boost your tryptophan levels in two ways: One is to eat the appropriate foods, the other is to take health supplements. (naturalnews.com)
Available in capsule and bulk powder forms, tryptophan supplements contain a much higher concentration of it compared to foods. (naturalnews.com)
If you are taking 5-HTP supplements, you may want to switch to tryptophan instead. (naturalnews.com)

As such, the inhibition of tryptophan synthase along with other PLP-enzymes in amino acid metabolism has the potential to help solve medical problems. (wikipedia.org)
The liver can also use tryptophan to produce niacin (vitamin B3), which is needed for energy metabolism and DNA production. (medlineplus.gov)
Tryptophan Metabolism (incredible! (erowid.org)
This gene encodes a heme enzyme that plays a critical role in tryptophan metabolism by catalyzing the first and rate-limiting step of the kynurenine pathway. (nih.gov)
As such, monitoring tryptophan metabolism in chronic immunopathology provides a better understanding of the association between immune activation and IDO and its role in the development of immunodeficiency, anemia and mood disorders. (nih.gov)
This indicates that L-tryptophan is metabolised and used for primary metabolism (via the kynurenine pathway) and it is very unlikly that the substance possess any advers effect for soil microorganisms. (europa.eu)
ATLANTA--Researchers have found a link between dysregulated tryptophan metabolism and abdominal aortic aneurysm, a life-threatening vascular disease, according to a new study led by Georgia State University. (eurekalert.org)
The researchers established for the first time an association between dysregulated tryptophan metabolism and abdominal aortic aneurysm. (eurekalert.org)
The findings, published in the journal Circulation , suggest substances derived from the metabolism of tryptophan might be biomarkers for abdominal aortic aneurysm. (eurekalert.org)
Our data found a previously undescribed causative role for 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid (3-HAA), a product of tryptophan metabolism, in abdominal aortic aneurysm formation," said Dr. Ming-Hui Zou, director of the Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine at Georgia State and a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Molecular Medicine. (eurekalert.org)
We believe agents that alter tryptophan metabolism may have therapeutic potential for preventing or treating abdominal aortic aneurysm. (eurekalert.org)
The kynurenine pathway is the major route for the metabolism of tryptophan, and other studies have found this pathway plays a key role in the increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. (eurekalert.org)
cyp83B1 mutants were previously characterized as having defects in IAA homeostasis due to perturbation of secondary tryptophan metabolism. (genetics.org)
This mutation is also likely to perturb the expression of other tryptophan metabolism genes because overexpression of the ASA1 gene alone is not sufficient to confer the atr1D resistance phenotype ( N iyogi 1993 ). (genetics.org)
The purpose of this review is to survey the recent literature addressing the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan degradation in CVD, and the author will direct attention to the function performed by IDO1-mediated tryptophan metabolism. (hindawi.com)
In addition, post-mortem studies have documented changes in key enzymes, including increased expression of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (2, 6) (TDO), which converts tryptophan to kynurenine, and reduced activity of kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) (4), which may shift metabolism towards enhanced KYNA formation. (clinicaltrials.gov)

It is possibly unsafe to take L-tryptophan in amounts greater than those found in foods during pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
How should I take L-tryptophan? (cigna.com)
Can I Take L-Tryptophan With GABA? (livestrong.com)
For best results, take L-tryptophan with a low-protein, carbohydrate-rich snack or meal. (medbroadcast.com)
Some research indicates that people with more severe forms of insomnia may need to take L-tryptophan for several nights before improvement in sleep is noticed.One controlled trial found that newborns receiving a bottle feeding in which 420 mg of L-tryptophan per 2.2 lbs of body weight had been added entered quiet sleep sooner and slept for a longer time. (peacehealth.org)

5-HTP is generally recommended over l-tryptophan because it crosses the blood-brain barrier at a higher rate, is converted into serotonin more efficiently than l-tryptophan, and has a more pronounced antidepressant effect. (psychologytoday.com)
Large amounts of protein prevent tryptophan from getting converted into serotonin. (naturalnews.com)

Tryptophan 7-halogenase is a 538-residue, 61-kDa protein. (wikipedia.org)
In addition, a study appearing in Nutritional Neuroscience found that , "Protein source tryptophan with carbohydrate and pharmaceutical grade tryptophan, but not carbohydrate alone, resulted in significant improvement on subjective and objective measures of insomnia. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
Protein source tryptophan with carbohydrate alone proved effective in significantly reducing time awake during the night. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
This is then channeled to the active site of its partner protein (trpB) which converts it into tryptophan . (everything2.com)
Most of the intrinsic fluorescence emissions of a folded protein are due to excitation of tryptophan residues, with some emissions due to tyrosine and phenylalanine. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Tryptophan can be found in some foods, especially those high in protein . (healthline.com)
Tryptophan was discovered in the early 1900s after it was isolated from casein, a protein found in milk. (webmd.com)
But that isn't all, the specific bacteria - Lactobacillus reuteri, needs tryptophan (a building block of protein) to trigger it's appearance. (allnurses.com)
Protein-Rich Diet May Help Soothe Inflamed Gut: Mice Fed Tryptophan Develop Immune Cells That Foster A Tolerant Gut. (allnurses.com)
To circumvent this limitation, we show that transient states during protein folding can be characterized by measuring the fluorescence of tryptophan residues, introduced at many solvent-exposed positions to determine whether each position is native-like, denatured-like or non-native-like in the intermediate state. (nature.com)
Figure 2: Tryptophan substitution at solvent-exposed sites on a protein surface minimally perturbs protein stability and serves as a sensitive probe to monitor folding and unfolding of a protein. (nature.com)
In her 2010 book, "Weight Control and Slimming Ingredients in Food Technology," Susan Cho states that L-tryptophan in milk played a part in increasing the sense of satiation or fullness when dietary protein was also consumed. (livestrong.com)
All meats are sources of L-tryptophan, although the effects of such levels of L-tryptophan on the brain are negligible unless you eat the meat on an empty stomach with no other protein present. (livestrong.com)
Chains of redox-active tyrosine and tryptophan residues can transport potentially damaging oxidizing equivalents (holes) away from fragile active sites and toward protein surfaces where they can be scavenged by cellular reductants. (pnas.org)
In bacteria that synthesize tryptophan, high cellular levels of this amino acid activate a repressor protein, which binds to the trp operon. (wellnesscenter.net)
Two double-blind trials found that 3 to 4 grams per day of L-tryptophan along with a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet reduced pain in people with chronic pain. (peacehealth.org)
In the present study, we investigated the time- and dose dependent effects of α-lactalbumin enriched whey protein with a high tryptophan content in combination with two doses of glucose on plasma Trp/LNAA. (tudelft.nl)
You can also eat foods that are rich in tryptophan but have little protein. (naturalnews.com)
An optimal tryptophan to lysine ratio enhances feed intake, weight gain and the nutritional value of the feed, while nitrogen excretion is reduced by balancing the dietary crude protein content to the animal's requirement. (allaboutfeed.net)

Low serum/plasma tryptophan concentration is observed in infectious, autoimmune, and malignant diseases and disorders that involve cellular (Th1-type) immune activation as well as during pregnancy due to accelerated tryptophan conversion. (nih.gov)
Aggressive men are prone to have lower levels of plasma tryptophan. (greenmedinfo.com)

Tryptophan is bound by a number of interactions: other aromatic amino acid residues such as tryptophan, phenylalanine, and histidine seemingly "sandwich" the substrate, the N-H group of tryptophan forms hydrogen bonding interactions with the peptide backbone of the enzyme, and the amino acid moiety of tryptophan interacts with nearby tyrosine and glutamate residues. (wikipedia.org)
Furthermore, tryptophan fluorescence is strongly influenced by the proximity of other residues (i.e., nearby protonated acidic groups such as aspartic acid or glutamic acid can cause quenching of Trp fluorescence). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Thus, tryptophan fluorescence is a very sensitive measurement of the conformational state of individual tryptophan residues. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Role of tryptophan residues of Er. (mendeley.com)
Erv1 contains six tryptophan residues, which are all located in the highly conserved C-terminal FAD-binding domain. (mendeley.com)
In the present study, we investigated the structural and functional roles of individual tryptophan residues of Erv1. (mendeley.com)

The β subunits catalyze the irreversible condensation of indole and serine to form tryptophan in a pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) dependent reaction. (wikipedia.org)
The β subunit catalyzes the β-replacement reaction in which indole and serine condense to form tryptophan in a PLP dependent reaction. (wikipedia.org)
Tryptophan synthetase is also known to accept indole analogues, e.g., fluorinated or methylated indoles, as substrates, generating the corresponding tryptophan analogues. (wikipedia.org)
Bacteria in the intestine break tryptophan down to compounds such as skatole and indole, which to a great extent are responsible for the unpleasant odor of feces. (infoplease.com)
Here we describe TAA1, an aminotransferase, and show that TAA1 catalyzes the formation of indole-3-pyruvic acid (IPA) from L-tryptophan (L-Trp), the first step in a previously proposed, but uncharacterized, auxin biosynthetic pathway. (rcsb.org)
The unusual indole side chain of tryptophan is also the nucleus of the important neurotransmitter serotonin, which is biosynthesized from tryptophan. (fsu.edu)
Tryptophan side chain does not exist in anionic state in biological systems because of extremely high p K a (about 20) of indole deprotonation. (nature.com)
The slow growth phenotypes of strains with class I mutations are not rescued by the addition of tryptophan, but the slow growth phenotype of the maa6-1 mutant strain is partially rescued by the addition of indole. (genetics.org)
In plants, the tryptophan biosynthetic pathway provides a number of important secondary metabolites including the growth regulator indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and indole glucosinolate defense compounds. (genetics.org)
IN plants the tryptophan biosynthetic pathway leads to the synthesis of the amino acid tryptophan and a number of important secondary metabolites including the growth regulator indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and indole glucosinolate defense compounds ( R adwanski and L ast 1995 ). (genetics.org)
[3] The distinguishing structural characteristic of tryptophan is that it contains an indole functional group. (wellnesscenter.net)
coli) cells to convert indole and L-Ser to L-Trp by tryptophan synthase (TSase) (10). (thefreedictionary.com)

L-Tryptophan is a precursor to 5-HTP (which is a precursor to serotonin) and is sold as a sleep aid and mood enhancer. (erowid.org)
L-tryptophan has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder syndrome (such as mood swings and irritability), and to help people quit smoking. (cigna.com)
Tryptophan has the lowest concentration in the body of any amino acid, yet, it is vital for a wide variety of metabolic functions that affect your mood, cognition, and behavior. (webmd.com)
So taking 5-HTP or eating foods rich in tryptophan increases serotonin levels, possibly leading to sounder sleep and improved mood for some people. (livestrong.com)
A systematic review of RCTs on 5-HTP or l-tryptophan in depressed mood identified 108 studies, but design problems and small study size limited analysis of findings to only two studies (N=64) that met inclusion criteria. (psychologytoday.com)
Tryptophan obviously plays a role in mood balancing created by brain chemistry. (psyweb.com)
ONNIT New Mood 30 caps 5-HTP L-Tryptophan JRE Alpha Brain Stress Relaxation Aid! (ebay.com)

Breakdown of tryptophan to kynurenine by the enzyme indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibits T cell responses and promotes immune tolerance. (sciencemag.org)
The latter pathway is initiated by the enzymes tryptophan pyrrolase (tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase, TDO) and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO). (nih.gov)
Hemodialysis patients often present with increased concentrations of tryptophan catabolites perhaps related to an enhanced activity of tryptophan-degrading enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) that is inducible by pro-inflammatory stimuli. (nih.gov)
Tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO) and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) constitute an important, yet relatively poorly understood, family of heme-containing enzymes. (pnas.org)
Tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO) and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) catalyze the oxidative cleavage of the l -tryptophan ( l -Trp) pyrrole ring, the first and rate-limiting step in l -Trp catabolism through the kynurenine pathway ( 1 - 3 ). (pnas.org)
Tryptophan (Trp) is oxidized in a constitutive manner by tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase in liver cells, and for alternative cell types, it is catalyzed in the presence of a differently inducible indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1) in the context of a specific pathophysiological environment. (hindawi.com)

Whole Milk is one of the largest sources of tryptophan, including 732 milligrams per quart. (webmd.com)
The best sources of tryptophan include brown rice, cottage cheese, peanuts, and sesame seeds, according to the Franklin Institute. (livestrong.com)
Animal products are the best natural sources of tryptophan. (naturalnews.com)

[8] The active sites of tryptophan synthase are allosterically coupled. (wikipedia.org)
Tryptophan synthase typically exists as an α-ββ-α complex. (wikipedia.org)
As humans do not have tryptophan synthase, this enzyme has been explored as a potential drug target . (wikipedia.org)
Other names in common use include dimethylallylpyrophosphate:L-tryptophan dimethylallyltransferase, dimethylallyltryptophan synthetase, dimethylallylpyrophosphate:tryptophan dimethylallyl transferase, DMAT synthetase, and 4-(gamma,gamma-dimethylallyl)tryptophan synthase. (wikipedia.org)
We previously reported that laboratory reference strains of Chlamydia trachomatis differing in infection organotropism correlated with inactivating mutations in the pathogen's tryptophan synthase (trpBA) genes. (jci.org)

After absorbing L-tryptophan from food, the body converts some of it to 5-HTP and then to serotonin. (medlineplus.gov)
If needed, L-tryptophan converts to niacin in the body, an important B vitamin. (vitacost.com)

Dr. Gorski states, "What harm might there be in having chronically (or intermittently) increased levels of tryptophan in the blood? (madsci.org)
The disorders fructose malabsorption and lactose intolerance cause improper absorption of tryptophan in the intestine, reduced levels of tryptophan in the blood [13] and depression. (wellnesscenter.net)

What is tryptophan capsule, tablet, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? (medicinenet.com)
What brand names are available for tryptophan capsule, tablet? (medicinenet.com)
Is tryptophan capsule, tablet available as a generic drug? (medicinenet.com)
Do I need a prescription for tryptophan capsule, tablet? (medicinenet.com)
What are the side effects of tryptophan capsule, tablet? (medicinenet.com)
What is the dosage for tryptophan capsule, tablet? (medicinenet.com)
Is tryptophan capsule, tablet safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding? (medicinenet.com)
What else should I know about tryptophan capsule, tablet? (medicinenet.com)
What preparations of tryptophan capsule, tablet are available? (medicinenet.com)
How should I keep tryptophan capsule, tablet stored? (medicinenet.com)
Our L-Tryptophan supplement contains 500mgs per veggie capsule and is made from a glucose fermentation process, is Non-GMO, and wild-crafted. (wellnesscenter.net)

In 1989, L-tryptophan was linked to cases of a neurological condition called eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS). (medlineplus.gov)
In the 1980s Tryptophan was the most popular and effective sleep supplement available, but in 1989 it was removed (see history below). (prweb.com)
In 1989 the Japanese manufacturer, Showa Denko, exported Tryptophan with a harmful contaminant in it. (prweb.com)
In 1989, L-tryptophan was pulled off shelves in the United States due to a related outbreak of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, a deadly disease that affects muscles and organ systems. (livestrong.com)
When an inflammatory disease (eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome) was noticed in people using tryptophan tablets (1989-90), there was an intense campaign to exonerate the tryptophan itself by blaming the reaction on an impurity in one company's product. (raypeat.com)

How can one legally obtain tryptophan? (bio.net)
Because of this, it may be safer to obtain tryptophan through the foods that naturally contain it, like meat, fish, and cheese. (healthline.com)
Vegetarians need not worry about not being able to obtain tryptophan in their diets. (allnurses.com)

Tryptophan behaves similarly to phenylalanine and tyrosine . (newworldencyclopedia.org)

Tryptophan 7-halogenase is a member of a class of enzymes known as flavin-dependent halogenases. (wikipedia.org)
Genes encoding tryptophan pathway enzymes are transcriptionally induced by a variety of stress signals, presumably to increase the production of both tryptophan and secondary metabolites during defense responses. (genetics.org)
This process is actively blocked by the fetal tissues by producing enzymes which rapidly uses up tryptophan. (rainbow.coop)

Tryptophan as a precursor of serotonin increases the production of serotonin while SRRIs like Zoloft free up more serotonin to do what it needs to do. (psyweb.com)
Since tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin, the amount of tryptophan in the diet can have important effects on the way the organism responds to stress, and the way it develops, adapts, and ages. (raypeat.com)
Animal research has shown that the brain chemical serotonin is involved in pain perception, and some, though not all, preliminary human studies have reported reduced pain sensitivity when people took 2.0 to 2.75 grams per day of L-tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin. (peacehealth.org)

IDO activity is characterized best by the kynurenine to tryptophan ratio which correlates with concentrations of immune activation markers such as neopterin. (nih.gov)

After absorbing L-tryptophan from food, our bodies convert it to 5-HTP (5 hyrdoxytryptophan), and then to serotonin. (wellnesscenter.net)

In this strain, four enzymatic activities in the tryptophan biosynthetic pathway are increased at least twofold. (genetics.org)
The pathway for the synthesis of serotonin from tryptophan Metabolic pathway from tryptophan to serotonin Biology portal McKinney J, Teigen K, Frøystein NA, Salaün C, Knappskog PM, Haavik J, Martínez A (December 2001). (wikipedia.org)
Our findings indicate that the upregulation of tryptophan pathway genes might also contribute to the overaccumulation of IAA in mutant plants. (genetics.org)
Arabidopsis mutants with a ltered t ryptophan r egulation ( atr ) have been used to elucidate how the tryptophan pathway is controlled. (genetics.org)

Typically, tryptophan has a wavelength of maximum absorption of 280 nm and a wavelength of maximum fluorescence emission of 350 nm. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
However, these fluorescence parameters are strongly dependent on the environment that the tryptophan residue is in, for example the degree of solvent exposure (Brooks 2007). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
In vivo tryptophan concentration can be measured by HPLC by monitoring its natural fluorescence (285 nm excitation and 365 nm emission wavelength). (nih.gov)
Using far-UV circular dichrosim spectroscopy, tryptophan fluorescence spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry, the molecular transitions during heating of patatin were investigated. (tudelft.nl)

tryptophan catabolism (later stages). (archive.org)
Thus, better understanding of how tryptophan catabolism affects immune responses might help to develop anticancer therapies. (sciencemag.org)
Muscle catabolism also releases a large amount of cysteine, and cysteine, methionine, and tryptophan suppress thyroid function (Carvalho, et al. (raypeat.com)
Prevention of Fetal Rejection by Tryptophan Catabolism. (rainbow.coop)

People use L-tryptophan for severe PMS symptoms, depression, insomnia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses. (medlineplus.gov)
Tryptophan is commonly used to treat insomnia and sleep disorders like sleep apnea . (healthline.com)
l-Tryptophan, 1 g, at bedtime reduces time to sleep onset in mild situational insomnia, and doses up to 15 g at bedtime may be necessary for severe insomnia. (psychologytoday.com)
Combining 2 g of l-tryptophan with 20 mg per day of fluoxetine resulted in more rapid response and improved sleep quality in depressed patients complaining of chronic insomnia. (psychologytoday.com)
Some people find that boosting their L-tryptophan levels helps alleviate the symptoms of depression or insomnia. (livestrong.com)
Tryptophan may induce sleep and has been used to treat insomnia. (baycare.org)
L-tryptophan has been used successfully for people with insomnia in many studies,including double-blind trials. (peacehealth.org)
The amino acid , L-tryptophan, a serotonin precursor, taken in amounts of 1 to 4 grams at bedtime, has been used successfully for people with insomnia in many studies,including double-blind trials. (peacehealth.org)

Nicotinic acid (niacin), a vitamin of the B complex, can be made from tryptophan in the body, but evidently the rate of transformation is insufficient for the demands of normal growth and maintenance, and hence nicotinic acid must be supplied in the diet. (infoplease.com)
L-tryptophan ) is an amino acid necessary for growth and the production of niacin and serotonin . (refinery29.com)
In order for tryptophan to be converted into niacin, however, your body needs to have enough iron , vitamin B6 , and vitamin B2 . (healthline.com)
Niacin is synthesized from tryptophan via kynurenine and quinolinic acids as key biosynthetic intermediates. (wellnesscenter.net)

Increasing serotonin synthesis through tryptophan supplementation during the late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle has a beneficial effect in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. (greenmedinfo.com)
There are people who advocate the use of tryptophan supplementation or other means to increase serotonin in the tissues as a treatment for the fibromyalgia syndrome, but the evidence increasingly suggests that excessive serotonin, interfering with muscle mitochondria, is a major factor in the development of that syndrome. (raypeat.com)
In the first experiment, male mice were assigned to the control group or received daily supplementation of L-tryptophan in water (0.1 mg/g body weight), and half of each group were exposed to 2% DSS to induce colitis during days 8-14 of the 17-day study. (nutrition.org)

L-tryptophan is an herbal supplement used for depression . (medicinenet.com)
L-tryptophan (Tryptophan, Tryptan) is an herbal supplement taken for depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and a variety of other conditions. (medicinenet.com)
L-tryptophan is used along with other medications to treat mental depression. (drugs.com)
In a 2002 study, researchers from the University of Oxford tested both tryptophan and 5-HTP for depression, and concluded that these substances are more effective than placebo. (livestrong.com)
This helps with premenstrual dysphoric disorder and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) as well as depression, the link to tryptophan serotonin. (psyweb.com)
The reason tryptophan serotonin works on depression is that tryptophan is an essential precursor to many neurotransmitters, serotonin being one of the most important. (psyweb.com)
L-tryptophan is as effective as imipramine in treating depression. (greenmedinfo.com)
O bjective: To review the literature regarding the effectiveness of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HT) and L-tryptophan in the treatment of unipolar depression. (biopsychiatry.com)
These studies suggest 5-HT and L-tryptophan are better than placebo at alleviating depression (Peto OR = 4.1, 95% CI = 1.3-13.2). (biopsychiatry.com)

L-tryptophan is important for many organs in the body. (medlineplus.gov)
L-tryptophan is important to the functions of many organs in the body. (cigna.com)

They will test people using tryptophan and also using a placebo to look for differences. (clinicaltrials.gov)

In rats and farm animals, the amount of tryptophan required decreases with time as the rate of growth slows. (raypeat.com)
However, the better and natural way to improve serotonin levels is to increase the amount of tryptophan present in your body. (naturalnews.com)

Martínez-Rodríguez A, Rubio-Arias JÁ, Ramos-Campo DJ, Reche-García C, Leyva-Vela B, Nadal-Nicolás Y. Psychological and Sleep Effects of Tryptophan and Magnesium-Enriched Mediterranean Diet in Women with Fibromyalgia. (medlineplus.gov)
The effects of tryptophan were reversed by the administration of HRT2 agonist or HRT1A and HRT4 antagonists. (nutrition.org)

We conclude that tryptophan degradation is increased in dialysis patients. (nih.gov)
These observations led the authors to conclude that tryptophan reduces colonic immune responses by reducing serotonin levels that decrease interactions with HRT1A and HRT4. (nutrition.org)

AS is the target of feedback inhibition by free tryptophan, which binds to an allosteric site on the α-subunit to downregulate the enzyme when tryptophan is abundant. (genetics.org)
The atr mutants were isolated as plants that are resistant to tryptophan feedback inhibition induced either by high levels of exogenous tryptophan or by a toxic analogue of tryptophan ( B ender and F ink 1998 ). (genetics.org)
T he effects of the serotonin (5-HT) precursor L-tryptophan on MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine)-induced inhibition of dorsal raphe neuronal firing were characterized using extracellular single-unit recording and microdialysis techniques in the in vitro midbrain slice preparation. (mdma.net)
Taken together, these data suggest that the enhancement by L-tryptophan of MDMA-induced 5-HT release and inhibition of dorsal raphe neuronal firing is due to an increase in the amount of 5-HT available for release. (mdma.net)

2000). Stress also liberates free fatty acids from storage, and these fatty acids increase the uptake of tryptophan into the brain, increasing the formation of serotonin. (raypeat.com)
Several studies combined L-tryptophan with a carbohydrate-containing meal to improve L-tryptophan uptake into the brain. (peacehealth.org)

It is believed that this phenomenon relates to the increased production of serotonin when L-tryptophan levels are raised. (livestrong.com)

But the syndrome didn't occur only in the people who used that company's product, and similar changes can be produced by a high-tryptophan diet (Gross, et al. (raypeat.com)

Structural and functional analyses of human tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase. (nih.gov)

So high levels of tryptophan prevent tryptophan synthesis through a negative feedback loop and, when the cell's tryptophan levels are reduced, transcription from the trp operon resumes. (wellnesscenter.net)

L-tryptophan increases a brain chemical called serotonin. (medlineplus.gov)
Although purified tryptophan increases brain serotonin, foods containing tryptophan do not. (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
Does anyone know if taking the supplement tryptophan increases or decreases blood glucose levels? (healthboards.com)

A tumor-derived tryptophan metabolite activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in an autocrine and paracrine manner to promote tumor progression. (sciencemag.org)
One possible mechanism may involve serotonin, a tryptophan metabolite that affects the expression of serotonin receptors. (nutrition.org)

A chlorinating agent is generated at the FAD-binding site, then channeled through this tunnel where it reacts with the substrate tryptophan. (wikipedia.org)
This mechanism is dubious due to the long channel separating the flavin cofactor from the tryptophan substrate. (wikipedia.org)

By prescription (see other threads) or by eating a naturally tryptophan enriched diet recommended by a dietician. (bio.net)

It's truly the season for talk of tryptophan, which is often blamed for the drowsiness we feel after the gluttony of our Thanksgiving feast. (refinery29.com)
Combined, the tryptophan-rich meat and carbs may create a complicated insulin response that causes drowsiness. (refinery29.com)
There is a common belief that tryptophan causes drowsiness. (webmd.com)
However, there is uncertainty as to whether tryptophan causes this drowsiness. (webmd.com)
Additionally, there are other foods that contain more tryptophan than turkey, however, they aren't associated with drowsiness. (webmd.com)
Transient mild adverse effects reported with l-tryptophan and 5-HTP include nausea, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and decreased libido. (psychologytoday.com)

In enzymology, a tryptophan dimethylallyltransferase (EC 2.5.1.34) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction dimethylallyl diphosphate + L-tryptophan ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } diphosphate + 4-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-L-tryptophan Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are dimethylallyl diphosphate and L-tryptophan, whereas its two products are diphosphate and 4-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-L-tryptophan. (wikipedia.org)
TPH catalyzes the following chemical reaction L-tryptophan + tetrahydrobiopterin + O2 ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } 5-Hydroxytryptophan + dihydrobiopterin + H2O It employs one additional cofactor, iron. (wikipedia.org)

Clearly this beats the measly 2000 letters of tryptophan sythetase by a factor of 100! (everything2.com)

Tryptophan 7-halogenase (EC 1.14.19.9, PrnA, RebH) is an enzyme with systematic name L-tryptophan:FADH2 oxidoreductase (7-halogenating). (wikipedia.org)
The systematic name of this enzyme class is dimethylallyl-diphosphate:L-tryptophan dimethylallyltransferase. (wikipedia.org)

Tryptophan degradation by IDO in tumor cells is associated with immune evasion and increased tumor growth (see commentary by Prendergast). (sciencemag.org)
The often chronic inflammation and immune activation status in dialysis patients may accelerate tryptophan degradation, which could influence patients' psychological performance. (nih.gov)

The MAA6 locus is likely to encode a tryptophan biosynthetic enzyme. (genetics.org)

Data point to a possible relationship between tryptophan metabolic disturbances and psychologic presentation of patients, although only a rather weak relationship was found. (nih.gov)
These metabolites differ in abundance, spatial distribution, developmental control, and environmental responsiveness, implying that tryptophan primary and secondary metabolic pathways are highly regulated. (genetics.org)

L-tryptophan should be used with caution with other anti-depressants like citalopram ( Celexa ), desvenlafaxine ( Pristiq ), vilazodone, linezolid , and phenelzine because of increased risk of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome caused by excessive serotonin in the brain. (medicinenet.com)
Cases of serious serotonin syndrome have been reported when MAOIs are combined with l-tryptophan, including orthostatic hypotension, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, and delirium . (psychologytoday.com)

This bacteria is a normal part of the gut, and the 'more tryptophan the mice had in their diet, the more of these immune cells they had. (allnurses.com)
Thus, in states of persistent immune activation, low tryptophan concentration may contribute to immunodeficiency. (nih.gov)
A recent study by Wang and colleagues investigated the impact of tryptophan on serotonin receptor-mediated responses of the gut immune system and the results are published in the July 2020 issue of The Journal of Nutrition . (nutrition.org)

People with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners.An international team of researchers led by McMaster University has found that tryptophan, an amino acid present in high amounts in turkey, along with some probiotics, may help them heal and respond better to a gluten-free diet. (news-medical.net)
Lots of other foods contain comparable amounts of tryptophan. (refinery29.com)
Chicken also contains high amounts of tryptophan, with light meat containing 238 milligrams per pound, and dark meat containing 256 milligrams per pound. (webmd.com)
It should be noted that he warns against ingestion of relatively large amounts of tryptophan supplemnts. (madsci.org)
Double-blind research has also shown that oral L-tryptophan can increase tolerance to acute pain when taken in amounts of at least 2 grams per day. (peacehealth.org)

Six single tryptophan-to-phenylalanine yeast mutant strains were generated and their effects on cell viability were tested at various temperatures. (mendeley.com)

Also, L-tryptophan is used along with lithium to treat bipolar disorder. (drugs.com)

Adults: Take 8 to 12 grams of L-tryptophan by mouth per day. (medicinenet.com)
Decarboxylation is accomplished by mixing about 80 g tryptophan in 250 mL of high-boiling solvent (xylene, DMSO, cyclohexanol, etc.), adding a dash of a ketone (I like 5 g of cyclohexanone, but a couple grams of MEK works reasonably well), heat it to around 150 deg, and when evolution of CO 2 ceases/solution is clear, the reaction is complete. (erowid.org)
Pumpkin seeds are a natural source of L-tryptophan, with a tryptophan content of 0.576 grams per 100 grams of dried pumpkin seeds. (livestrong.com)
eggs, for example, have 0.167 grams of tryptophan in every 100 grams uncooked. (livestrong.com)
The L-tryptophan content of an egg remains almost the same, 0.166 grams, when cooked. (livestrong.com)
Turkey is notoriously known for its tryptophan content, although in fact it contains no more L-tryptophan per 100 grams than any other meat. (livestrong.com)
By giving people 6 grams of tryptophan, the investigators will be able to increase the KYNA level in a controlled way. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tryptophan or any other medicines. (drugs.com)
You should not use this product if you are allergic to tryptophan. (cigna.com)
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to L-tryptophan or any ingredients of the medication. (medbroadcast.com)