Tryptophan Hydroxylase

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.

Year introduced: 1978(1973)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.690.708.870

MeSH Unique ID: D014365

Registry Number: EC 1.14.16.4

Entry Terms:

• Hydroxylase, Tryptophan
• Tryptophan Monooxygenase
• Monooxygenase, Tryptophan

Previous Indexing:

• Hydroxylases (1966-1972)

See Also:

• Tryptophan Oxygenase

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Tryptophan Hydroxylase