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tryptophan

/ˈtrɪp.tə.fæn/

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noun

/ˈtrɪp.tə.fæn/C1formalscientific
  • ruНезаменимая аминокислота, содержащаяся в белках, необходимая для роста и нормального обмена веществ, а также являющаяся предшественником ниацина.

An essential amino acid found in proteins, necessary for growth and normal metabolism, and serving as a precursor to niacin.

uncountable

  1. Essential amino acidC1formalscientific

    An amino acid that occurs in proteins and is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin.

    ruНезаменимая аминокислота

    • Tryptophan is found in foods like turkey, eggs, and cheese.
    • The body uses tryptophan to produce serotonin and melatonin.
    • A deficiency in tryptophan can affect mood and sleep patterns.

    Synonymstryptophane

Forms
  • tryptophans plural form
  • tryptophans' possessive plural form
  • tryptophan's possessive singular form