loading...| Preferred Name | Tryptophan | |
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| Definitions |
The least plentiful of all 22 amino acids and an essential amino acid in humans (provided by food), Tryptophan is found in most proteins and a precursor of serotonin. Tryptophan is converted to 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), converted in turn to serotonin, a neurotransmitter essential in regulating appetite, sleep, mood, and pain. Tryptophan is a natural sedative and present in dairy products, meats, brown rice, fish, and soybeans. (NCI04) |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C29603 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
Amino acid with side chain -CH2C8H6N. |
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| CAS_Registry |
73-22-3 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:16828 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
C11H12N2O2 |
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| code |
C29603 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CRCH CTRP FDA |
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| definition |
The least plentiful of all 22 amino acids and an essential amino acid in humans (provided by food), Tryptophan is found in most proteins and a precursor of serotonin. Tryptophan is converted to 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), converted in turn to serotonin, a neurotransmitter essential in regulating appetite, sleep, mood, and pain. Tryptophan is a natural sedative and present in dairy products, meats, brown rice, fish, and soybeans. (NCI04) |
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| Display_Name |
Tryptophan |
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| Essential_Amino_Acid |
Y |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
8DUH1N11BX |
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| in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C63923 |
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| INFOODS |
TRP_G |
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| label |
Tryptophan |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Tryptophan |
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| Macronutrient |
Y |
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| Nutrient |
Y |
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| Preferred_Name |
Tryptophan |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C29603 |
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| prefLabel |
Tryptophan |
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| Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0041249 |
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| Unit |
g |
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| USDA_ID |
501 |
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