Systemic tryptophan homeostasis
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which is not only a building block for protein synthesis, but also a precursor for the biosynthesis of co-enzymes and neuromodulators, such as NAD/NADP(H), kynurenic acid, melatonin and serotonin. It also plays a role in immune homeostasis, as local tryptophan...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-09-01
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Serija: | Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences |
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Online dostop: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2022.897929/full |