5-Hydroxytryptophan is derived from the amino acid tryptophan and is the immediate precursor to serotonin, an important neurotransmitter and plays a role in the regulation of sleep, depression, anxiety, insomnia, aggression, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. This test is used to determine the levels of serotonin and is also useful in the diagnosis of carcinoid tumors See also 5-Hydroxyindole Acetic acid and Serotonin.
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