| Descriptor English: | 5-Hydroxytryptophan | ||||||
| Descriptor Spanish: |
5-Hidroxitriptófano
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| Descriptor Portuguese: | 5-Hidroxitriptofano | ||||||
| Descriptor French: | 5-Hydroxytryptophane | ||||||
| Entry term(s): |
5 Hydroxytryptophan 5-HTP 5-Hydroxy- Tryptophan Hydroxytryptophan Oxitriptan Oxytryptophan Tryptophan, 5 Hydroxy Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy- |
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| Tree number(s): |
D12.125.072.050.850.479 |
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| RDF Unique Identifier: | https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006916 | ||||||
| Scope note: | The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant. |
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| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AA analogs & derivatives AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AG agonists AI antagonists & inhibitors AN analysis BI biosynthesis BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis DE drug effects DF deficiency EC economics GE genetics HI history IM immunology IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PH physiology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use UR urine |
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| Pharm Action: |
Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation |
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| Registry Number: | C1LJO185Q9 | ||||||
| CAS Type 1 Name: | 2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid | ||||||
| Public MeSH Note: | 90; was HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1965-89 |
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| Online Note: | use 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN to search HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1966-89 |
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| History Note: | 90; was HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1963-89 (Prov 1963-65) |
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| DeCS ID: | 28289 | ||||||
| Unique ID: | D006916 | ||||||
| Documents indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL): | Click here to access the VHL documents | ||||||
| Date Established: | 1965/01/01 | ||||||
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 | ||||||
| Revision Date: | 2013/07/08 |
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CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins [D12]Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
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5-Hydroxytryptophan
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| Concept UI |
M0010787 |
| Scope note | The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant. |
| Preferred term | 5-Hydroxytryptophan |
| Entry term(s) |
5 Hydroxytryptophan 5-HTP 5-Hydroxy- Tryptophan Hydroxytryptophan Oxitriptan Oxytryptophan Tryptophan, 5 Hydroxy Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy- |
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