5-Hydroxytryptophan (Standard)
5-Hydroxytryptophan (Standard) is the analytical standard of 5-Hydroxytryptophan. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 5-Hydroxytryptophan, a tryptophan metabolite, is a direct 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) precursor and an L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylase substrate. [1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
56-69-9
UNSPSC
12352100
Target
5-HT Receptor; Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling; Others
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease
Smiles
NC(CC1=CNC2=CC=C(O)C=C12)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O3
Molecular Weight
220.23
References & Citations
[1]Gartside SE, et al. Mediation of ACTH and prolactin responses to 5-HTP by 5-HT2 receptors. Eur J Pharmacol. 1990 Apr 10;179 (1-2) :103-9.|[2]Gijsman HJ, et al. Placebo-controlled comparison of three dose-regimens of 5-hydroxytryptophan challenge test in healthy volunteers. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2002 Apr;22 (2) :183-9.|[3]Schruers K, et al. Acute L-5-hydroxytryptophan administration inhibits carbon dioxide-induced panic in panic disorder patients. Psychiatry Res. 2002 Dec 30;113 (3) :237-43.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
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