Tryptophan

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An essential amino acid, C11H12N2O2, formed from proteins during digestion by the action of proteolytic enzymes. It is necessary for normal growth and development and is the precursor of several substances, including serotonin and niacin.
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  • n. An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Same as proteinochromogen.
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  • n. an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
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    essential amino acid   
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    Trp   
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    lysine    isoleucine    tyrosine    arginine    alanine   
     
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