Metabolism of Tryptophan in the Liver: Interference with Decarboxylation of Other Aromatic Amino Acids
Decarboxylation of aromatic amino acid in mammalian tissues is catalyzed by aromatic amino acid decarboxylase (EC. 4.1.1.28, AAD). The enzyme differs in its affinity to individual aromatic amino acids, the best substrates being 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) and 5-hydroxytryptophan. Surprisingly,...
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| Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2000-01-01
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| Series: | Acta Medica |
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| Online Access: | https://actamedica.lfhk.cuni.cz/43/1/0015/ |