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TRYPTOPHAN HYDROXYLASE

An enzyme that catalyses the hydroxylation of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan in the presence of NADPH and molecular oxygen. It is significant in the biosynthesis of serotonin. Chemical name: L-tryptophan,tetrahydropteridine:oxygen oxidoreductase (5-hydroxylating) Registry number: EC 1.14.16.4
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