1st Edition

Tryptophan Biochemical and Health Implications

By Herschel Sidransky Copyright 2001
    280 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Historically, the amino acid tryptophan has been considered to play a role in cancer development and the aging process. In recent times, this nutrient has been associated with eosinophila myalgia syndrome - a new human disease that attacks the muscular system. This detailed book examines the implications of the large measure of fresh information gained in recent years. Tryptophan: Biochemical and Health Implications presents an up-to-date, comprehensive view of how L-tryptophan acts and discusses its pivotal role in protein metabolism.

    Tryptophan: A Unique Entity
    Findings in Deficiency States
    Genetics
    Chemical Pathways, Protein Metabolism, and Interrelationships
    Blood and Hormonal Responses to Tryptophan (Lack or Excess)
    Tryptophan Effects or Influences on Biological Processes
    Effects or Influences on Organ Systems
    Pharmacology and Selected Therapeutic Uses
    Toxicity
    Serotonin and Melatonin
    The Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome
    Tryptophan: Past and Future Directions

    Biography

    Herschel Sidransky