Oxitriptan
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxitriptan is a noun meaning (biochemistry) 5-hydroxytryptophan, a naturally-occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan.
Meaning
(biochemistry) 5-hydroxytryptophan, a naturally-occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tryptan, tryptamine, tryptoline, mexamine, dimethyltryptamine, tryptophol.
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