Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

serotonin biosynthetic process from tryptophan

Term ID
GO:0006587
Synonyms
  • serotonin anabolism from tryptophan
  • serotonin formation from tryptophan
  • serotonin synthesis from tryptophan
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation from tryptophan of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems, also having hormonal properties. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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