Construction of cell factory capable of efficiently converting l-tryptophan into 5-hydroxytryptamine
Abstract Background l-Tryptophan (l-Trp) derivatives such as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), N-Acetyl-5-hydroxytryptamine and melatonin are important molecules with pharmaceutical interest. Among, 5-HT is an inhibitory neurotransmitter with proven benefits for treating th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Microbial Cell Factories |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-022-01745-0 |