DL-Tryptophan
DL-Tryptophan is a racemic mixture of the two enantiomers of the amino acid tryptophan: L-tryptophan and D-tryptophan.
L-tryptophan is the naturally occurring form and an essential amino acid in humans, meaning it cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet (e.g., in foods like turkey, eggs, and nuts). It plays critical roles in protein synthesis and is a precursor for important biological molecules such as serotonin (a neurotransmitter regulating mood and sleep), melatonin (a hormone involved in circadian rhythms), and niacin (vitamin B3).
D-tryptophan is the mirror-image isomer of L-tryptophan. It is not naturally incorporated into proteins in most organisms and has limited biological activity in humans compared to the L-form. However, it may be used in research or certain specialized applications.
The "DL-" prefix indicates that the mixture contains equal amounts of both the L and D enantiomers. DL-tryptophan is often produced synthetically and finds use in various fields, including as a nutritional supplement (though L-tryptophan is more commonly used for this purpose), in biochemical research, and in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for synthesizing drugs or other compounds.
It is important to note that while L-tryptophan is biologically active and essential, the D-form is generally not utilized by the body in the same way, so the overall biological activity of DL-tryptophan depends primarily on its L-tryptophan content.
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