Tryptophan
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title:
Tryptophan
text:
Tryptophan is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Tryptophan contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain indole, making it a polar molecule with a non-polar aromatic beta carbon substituent. Tryptophan is also a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, the hormone melatonin, and vitamin B3 (niacin). It is encoded by the codon UGG. Like other amino acids, tryptophan is a zwitterion at physiological pH where the amino group is protonated an
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Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan
date created:
2002-06-18T21:42:32Z
date modified:
2024-09-03T04:50:07Z
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