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Tryptophan is an esential [[Amino acids|amino acid]] that must be obtained from the human diet. it has the single [[Amino acid|amino acid]] code W (see [[Single letter amino acid codes|<font color="#0000ff">Single_letter_amino_acid_codes</font>]]) and the 3 letter code Trp. It is coded for in the genome by the [[Nucleotide|nucleotide base sequence ]] UGG <ref>https://www.dna20.com/codontablewheel.php</ref><br> | Tryptophan is an esential [[Amino acids|amino acid]] that must be obtained from the human diet. it has the single [[Amino acid|amino acid]] code W (see [[Single letter amino acid codes|<font color="#0000ff">Single_letter_amino_acid_codes</font>]]) and the 3 letter code Trp. It is coded for in the genome by the [[Nucleotide|nucleotide base sequence ]] UGG <ref>https://www.dna20.com/codontablewheel.php</ref>.<br> | ||
=== Medical Uses === | |||
Tryptophan is also a drug which is used to treat depression, when other antidepressants have been otherwise uneffective. | |||
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Revision as of 11:39, 28 November 2011
Tryptophan is an esential amino acid that must be obtained from the human diet. it has the single amino acid code W (see Single_letter_amino_acid_codes) and the 3 letter code Trp. It is coded for in the genome by the nucleotide base sequence UGG [1].
Medical Uses
Tryptophan is also a drug which is used to treat depression, when other antidepressants have been otherwise uneffective.