Molecular structure of N-Acetyl-D-tryptophan, CAS Number: 2280-01-5
N-Acetyl-D-tryptophan (CAS 2280-01-5)
CAS Number:
2280-01-5
Molecular Weight:
246.26
Molecular Formula:
C13H14N2O3
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N-Acetyl-D-tryptophan is a compound that functions as a precursor in the synthesis of proteins and neurotransmitters. At the molecular level, N-Acetyl-D-tryptophan is involved in the biosynthesis of serotonin, where it is converted into 5-hydroxytryptophan by the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase. N-Acetyl-D-tryptophan′s mechanism of action involves its incorporation into proteins and its conversion into serotonin, contributing to the regulation of neurotransmission and protein synthesis. Its function in these processes may be an important compound for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter regulation and protein synthesis in experimental applications.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
N-Acetyl-D-tryptophan, 1 g | sc-301270 | 1 g | $24.00 | |||
N-Acetyl-D-tryptophan, 5 g | sc-301270A | 5 g | $52.00 |