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5-Hydroxytryptophan

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Definition: The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.     
Pharmacological Action Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation 		Other names Tryptophan, 5 Hydroxy; 5-Hydroxy- Tryptophan; 5 Hydroxytryptophan; Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy; Oxytryptophan; Oxitriptan; Hydroxytryptophan; 5-HTP
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
relarian  0   *gamma-Aminobutyric Acid *Glutamates *5-Hydroxytryptophan *Plant Extracts Drug Combinations. Med Sci Monit 2009 Nov;15(11):RA256-62
6-heptafluorobutyryl-5-hydroxytryptophan  0   *Fluorocarbons 5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2003;24(4):325-44
alpha-(fluoromethyl)-5-hydroxytryptophan  73804-78-1   5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. J Med Chem 1993 Feb 5;36(3):305-13
triptosine  86248-47-7 L-Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-, compd. with inosine (1:1)  *5-Hydroxytryptophan *Inosine Drug Combinations. Alcohol Alcohol 1992 May;27(3):273-6
N-acetyl-6-hydroxytryptophan  87667-59-2   5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. J Gen Microbiol 1990;236(Pt 9):1731
P 3007  115756-35-9   *Dihydroergotoxine Drug Combinations 5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. Clin Ther 1987;9(3):267
N-hexanoyl-5-hydroxytryptophyl-5-hydroxytryptophanamide  90829-99-5   5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. Exp Neurol 1987;96(3):501
desoxyfructo-5-hydroxytryptophan  0   5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. Acta Leprol (Geneve) 1986;(102):363
5,6-dihydroxytryptophan  58456-66-9   5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. Fiziol Zh SSSR 1983;69(9):1183
5-hydroxy-N-acetyltryptophan  67010-10-0 L-Tryptophan, N-acetyl-5-hydroxy  5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol 1982;6(4-6):359
N-acetyl-5-hydroxytryptophyl-5-hydroxytryptophanamide  71980-89-7 L-Tryptophanamide, Nalpha-acetyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophyl-5-hydroxy  5-Hydroxytryptophan/*analogs & derivatives. Life Sci 25(8):655;1979

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