About The Medical Condition Tryptophan Monooxygenase

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Tryptophan Monooxygenase

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Tryptophan Monooxygenase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Tryptophan Monooxygenase?

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydroxylation of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan in the presence of NADPH and molecular oxygen. It is important in the biosynthesis of serotonin. EC 1.14.16.4

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