An enzyme that catalyzes the hydroxylation of TRYPTOPHAN to 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN in the presence of NADPH and molecular oxygen. It is important in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN.
Synonyms: EC 1.14.16.4, Tryptophan Monooxygenase, L-tryptophan,tetrahydropteridine:oxygen oxidoreductase (5-hydroxylating), Hydroxylase, Tryptophan, Monooxygenase, Tryptophan, Tryptophan Hydroxylase
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78(73); was see under HYDROXYLASES 1975-77 ,78; was see under HYDROXYLASES 1975-77
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D014365
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