TRP

TRYPTOPHAN



Chemical Component Summary

NameTRYPTOPHAN
Identifiers(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
FormulaC11 H12 N2 O2
Molecular Weight204.225
TypeL-PEPTIDE LINKING
Isomeric SMILESc1ccc2c(c1)c(c[nH]2)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
InChIInChI=1S/C11H12N2O2/c12-9(11(14)15)5-7-6-13-10-4-2-1-3-8(7)10/h1-4,6,9,13H,5,12H2,(H,14,15)/t9-/m0/s1
InChIKeyQIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N

Chemical Details

Formal Charge0
Atom Count27
Chiral Atom Count1
Bond Count28
Aromatic Bond Count10

Drug Info: DrugBank

DrugBank IDDB00150 
NameTryptophan
Groups
  • withdrawn
  • approved
  • nutraceutical
DescriptionAn essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It is a precursor of indole alkaloids in plants. It is a precursor of serotonin (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to niacin, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.
Synonyms
  • Tryptophan
  • L-Tryptophan
  • (S)-alpha-Amino-beta-(3-indolyl)-propionic acid
  • W
  • Trp
Brand Names
  • Smofkabiven Electrolyte Free
  • ProSol
  • FreAmine HBC
  • Olimel 4.4% E
  • 8.5% Freamine III
IndicationTryptophan may be useful in increasing serotonin production, promoting healthy sleep, managing depression by enhancing mental and emotional well-being, managing pain tolerance, and managing weight.
Categories
  • Amino Acids
  • Amino Acids, Aromatic
  • Amino Acids, Cyclic
  • Amino Acids, Essential
  • Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
ATC-CodeN06AX02
CAS number73-22-3

Drug Targets

NameTarget SequencePharmacological ActionActions
Tryptophan--tRNA ligase, cytoplasmicMPNSEPASLLELFNSIATQGELVRSLKAGNASKDEIDSAVKMLVSLKMSY...unknowninhibitor
Tryptophan--tRNA ligaseMKTIFSGIQPSGVITIGNYIGALRQFVELQHEYNCYFCIVDQHAITVWQD...unknowninhibitor
Tryptophan--tRNA ligase, mitochondrialMALHSMRKARERWSFIRALHKGSAAAPALQKDSKKRVFSGIQPTGILHLG...unknowninhibitor
Tryptophan--tRNA ligaseMKTIFSGIQPSGVITIGNYIGALRQFVELQHEYNCYFCIVDQHAITVWQD...unknownsubstrate,inhibitor
Tryptophan--tRNA ligase, mitochondrialMALHSMRKARERWSFIRALHKGSAAAPALQKDSKKRVFSGIQPTGILHLG...unknownsubstrate,inhibitor
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Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS. Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682

Related Resource References

Resource NameReference
PubChem 6923516, 6305
ChEMBL CHEMBL54976
ChEBI CHEBI:16828, CHEBI:57912
CCDC/CSD TAJSUV, QQQBTP02, RODSOU, IMENAR, TAKKAU, TRYPTB, TRYPTF10, XAMCEW, BEBCAP, TPTPCM, TRYPTC, HUKDEZ, HUKDID, KELKAO01, TRYPTC02, TRYPTD11, PUKBEE, KELKAO, GOSWOC, QQQBTP05, TAKJOH, BEBCET, PUKFAE, TAKJUN, CEBPUV, NUYDOB, HAGBOG, ZAKPOU