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toriputofan
noun

English Meaning(s) for トリプトファン

noun
  1. tryptophan

Definition and Synonyms for トリプトファン

Tryptophan an amino acid that occurs in proteins
Synonyms: トリプトファン
Tryptophan is essential for growth and normal metabolism
Synonyms: トリプトファン
Tryptophan a precursor of niacin
Synonyms: トリプトファン

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Essential Amino Acid an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize
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