Tryptophan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012335",
  "term": "Tryptophan",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An alpha-amino acid that is a precursor for serotonin, melatonin, and niacin. It is one of the nine essential amino acids in the human diet, meaning it cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from food. Tryptophan contains an indole functional group, which contributes to its unique biochemical properties.",
  "synonyms": [
    "(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "T lymphocyte",
    "indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1255 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/tryptophan/"
}