Advances in the Microbial Synthesis of 5-Hydroxytryptophan

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) plays an important role in the regulation of emotion, behavior, sleep, pain, body temperature, and other physiological functions. It is used in the treatment of depression, insomnia, migraine, and other diseases. Due to a lack of effective biosynthesis methods, 5-HTP is m...

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Main Authors: Xin-Xin Liu, Bin Zhang, Lian-Zhong Ai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2021.624503/full