Tryptophan: Dietary Sources, Functions and Health Benefits
( Human Anatomy and Physiology )
Publication series ：Human Anatomy and Physiology
Author： Blake L. Whitley and Sarah H. Thornton
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9781621005520
Subject： Q591.3 nucleic acid metabolism
Keyword： Anatomy and Physiology
Language： ENG
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Description
This book presents topical research in the study of the dietary sources, functions and health benefits related to tryptophan. Topics discussed include molecular imprinting for chiral separation of tryptophan; tryptophan ingestion improves the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin and may be related with delay of some conditions of aging; the role of tryptophan residues in antimicrobial activity and membrane interactions; the health benefits from tryptophan supplementation in humans and the metabolism of tryptophan and evaluation of tryptophan supplmentation on fish larval growth and frequency of skeletal deformities.