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Tryptophan pyrrolase--a biochemical factor in depressive illness? 1970

W G Dewhurst

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D003863	Depression	Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.	Depressive Symptoms,Emotional Depression,Depression, Emotional,Depressive Symptom,Symptom, Depressive
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012701	Serotonin	A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator.	5-HT,5-Hydroxytryptamine,3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol,Enteramine,Hippophaine,Hydroxytryptamine,5 Hydroxytryptamine
D014363	Tryptamines	Decarboxylated monoamine derivatives of TRYPTOPHAN.	Indolylethylamines,Triptan,Triptans
D014366	Tryptophan Oxygenase	A dioxygenase with specificity for the oxidation of the indoleamine ring of TRYPTOPHAN. It is a LIVER-specific enzyme that is the first and rate limiting enzyme in the kynurenine pathway of TRYPTOPHAN catabolism.	Tryptophan Pyrrolase,TDO Dioxygenase,Tryptophan 2,3-Dioxygenase,2,3-Dioxygenase, Tryptophan,Dioxygenase, TDO,Oxygenase, Tryptophan,Pyrrolase, Tryptophan,Tryptophan 2,3 Dioxygenase