tryptophan

[ UK /tɹˈɪptɒfən/ ]
NOUN
  1. an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
Linguix Browser extension
Fix your writing
on millions of websites
Get Started For Free Linguix pencil

How To Use tryptophan In A Sentence

  • Contents of glutamine, asparagine, methionine, and tryptophan in the tissues were not determined by this method.
  • It contains lashings of tryptophan, which helps to relax the body when you want to go to sleep. The Sun
  • Foods high in arylalkylamines (tryptophan, tyrosine, tyramine, and phenylalanine) have also been implicated in triggering IC symptoms.
  • Ultraviolet induced photodegradation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) microsomal and soluble protein tryptophanyl residues in vitro. Effects of ultraviolet-B on forest vegetation in the Arctic
  • Tryptophan is an amino acid that serves as a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin.
  • Additionally, both any putative aggregation pattern and the exact disposition of the interfacial tryptophans may differ for this conformer.
  • We now know that a niacin or tryptophan deficiency causes pellagra.
  • Key essential amino acids are valine, leucine, isoleucine, tryptophan and methionine.
  • Furthermore, we reported that a pharmacologic inhibitor of IDO, 1-methyl tryptophan, induced maternal rejection of allogeneic but not syngeneic murine fetuses.
  • The hormones cortisol, serotonin and tryptophan may be affected by sunlight, as well.
View all
This website uses cookies to make Linguix work for you. By using this site, you agree to our cookie policy