The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
Synonyms: 5-Hydroxy- Tryptophan, C1LJO185Q9, 5 Hydroxytryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy-, 2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid, Tryptophan, 5 Hydroxy, Oxitriptan, 5-HTP, Hydroxytryptophan, Oxytryptophan
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90; was HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1963-89 (Prov 1963-65) ,90; was HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1965-89 ,use 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN to search HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN 1966-89
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