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Sigma-Aldrich/Tryptophan Assay Kit (Fluorometric)/MAK254-1KT/1KT
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Description:
FeaturesandBenefits
CompatIBLewithhigh-throughputhandlingsystems.
Generaldescription
Tryptophan(TRP)isoneoftheeightessentialaminoacids.Ingeneral,TRPistheleastabundantaminoacidinhumans.Chemically,TRPsidechain(indole)confersitsuniquefluorometricproperties.Tryptophanismainlyusedforproteinsynthesis,inaddition,TRPservesasabuildingblockforseveralmetabolitesincludingkynurenine,SEROtonin,tryptamine,melatonin,niacin,andNAD/NAPD.TRPistheonlyaminoacidthatcanbefoundinbloodintwoforms:bound(BTRP)andfree(FTRP)Tryptophan.Changesintryptophanconcentrationsaredirectlyrelatedtoanumberofphysiologicalandbehavioralprocessesincluding:sleep,memory,depression,motionsickness,bipolardisorders,andschizophrenia.Externalsourcesoftryptophanincludechicken,tuna,bananas,cheese,andchocolate.
SuitABIlity
Suitableforthedetectionoftryptophaninserum,plasma,urineandotherbiologicalfluids.