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Look up: Tryptophan


  1. Tryptophan
    ==Isolation== The isolation of tryptophan was first reported by Frederick Hopkins in 1901 through hydrolysis of casein. From 600 grams of crude casein one obtains 4-8 grams of tryptophan. == Biosynthesis and industrial production == Plants and microorganisms commonly synthesize tryptophan from shik...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan

  2. Tryptophan
    An amino acid with the useful property of aborbing ultraviolet light, helping to make proteins visible to detectors in chromatographs. Some vitamin suppliers call it 'the natural alternative to Prozac'. Tryptophan's biochemical symbol is T and it looks like this:
    Found op http://www.kcpc.usyd.edu.au/discovery/glossary-all.html

  3. tryptophan
    [n] - an amino acid that occurs in proteins
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=tryptophan

  4. Tryptophan
    An amino-acid in proteins which is essential for optimal growth in infants. It is a precursor to serotonin.
    Found op http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=666

  5. Tryptophan
    Tryptophan: An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. A dietary essential amino acid, tryptophan is necessary for optimal growth of children. Bacteria in the intestine break tryptophan down to compounds that largely are responsible for the unpleasant odor of feces. Symbol: Trp.
    Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=22835

  6. tryptophan
    (= Trp; W; 204 D) One of the 20 amino acids found in proteins. Essential dietary component in humans. Precursor of nicotinamide. See Table A2.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  7. tryptophan
    <amino acid> One of the 20 amino acids found in proteins. Essential dietary component in humans. Precursor of nicotinamide. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?tryptophan

  8. tryptophan
    tryptophane noun an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tryptophan



  1. tryptophan
    (trip´to-fan) a naturally occurring essential amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin; adequate levels in the diet may lower the possibility of pellagra by compensating for deficiencies of niacin.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  2. tryptophan
    an amino acid that is nutritionally important and occurs in small amounts in proteins. It is an essential amino acid, meaning that humans and ... [9 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/87

  3. tryptophan
    An essential amino acid. Tryptophan is also the largest amino acid. Its main function is as a building block in protein synthesis. Tryptophan is a precursor for serotonin (a neurotransmitter), melatonin (a neurohormone), and niacin. It is responsible for most of the absorbance of ultraviolet light.....
    Found op http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/T/tryptophan.html

  4. tryptophan
    tryptophan (trip'tufăn) , organic compound, one of the 20 amino acids commonly found in animal proteins. Only the l-stereoisomer appears in mammalian protein. It is one of several essential amino acids needed in the diet; human beings cannot synthesize it from simpler metabolites. Young ad...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0849556.html

  5. Tryptophan
    Tryptophan is a crystalline amino-acid formed in triptych digestion. Its presence in food is essential for an animal's proper growth.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/ET.HTM

  6. tryptophan
    (Trp, W) Type: Term Pronunciation: trip′tō-fan Definitions: 1. the l-isomer is a component of proteins; a nutritionally essential amino acid.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=94331

  7. Tryptophan
    Essential amino-acid
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21614

  8. tryptophan
    1) Essential amino acid 2) Tryptophane
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/tryptophan/1

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