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What is tryptophanase?
Pronunciation: /tryptophanase*/
tryptophanase
Definition
Encoded by human TDO2 Gene, 406-aa 48-kDa Tryptophanase is a homotetramer that may bind protoheme IV involved in tryptophan catabolism with broad specificity towards tryptamine and derivatives including tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and serotonin.