Serum Levels of Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptophan and Serotonin in Patients Affected with Different Forms of Amenorrhea
Tryptophan (Trp) is present in the serum, partly bound to albumine and in the free form. The unbound portion of circulating tryptophan has the property of crossing the hematoencephalic barrier and being converted within the brain into serotonin (5-HT) through the enzymatic processes of hydroxylation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2010-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Tryptophan Research |
| Online Access: | http://la-press.com/serum-levels-of-tryptophan-5-hydroxytryptophan-and-serotonin-in--patie-a2107 |