Concept information
Preferred term
5-hydroxytryptophan
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of serotonin from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- 5-HTP
- hydroxytryptophan
- oxitriptan
- oxytryptophan
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/153336
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