hydroxytryptophan

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Synonyms: 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5 hydroxytryptophan, hydroxytryptophol

Antonyms: 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5 hydroxytryptophan, hydroxytryptophol

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|amino acid}} A [[hydroxy]] derivative of [[tryptophan]]; especially ''5-hydroxytryptophan'' which is a [[precursor]] to the [[neurotransmitter]] [[serotonin]]

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