2. Explain metabolism of
Tryptophan.
• Tryptophan is essential amino acid.
• It is heterocyclic and Aromatic amino
acid.
• Contains indole ring .
• Metabolised to three major Products
• 1. Tryptophan to Niacin
• 2. Tryptophan to Serotonin , Melatonin
• 3. Tryptophan to Indole acetic acid or
indole lactic acid
14. •5 hydroxy tryptamine is Serotonin.
•Synthesized in gastric mucosa, Brain, Intestine.
•Acts as
•Neurotransmitter in brain – Stimulator,
•Deficiency leads to depression and Schizophrenia
•Causes contraction of smooth muscle of arterioles
and bronchioles.
•Also induces sleep
•Responsible for mood elevation, behavior pattern.
15. synthesis of Melatonin
•Melatonin is Derivative of
Tryptophan
•It is N- acetyl -5- methoxy
tryptamine.
•It is sleep inducing
molecule.
•Responsible of regulation
of circadian rhythm.
•It has inhibitory effect on
gonads
•Blocks action of MSH ,
ACTH
In Pineal gland
Acetylation
N Acetyl Serotonin
Methylation
Serotonin
CH3
Acetyl CoA
CoA SH
Melatonin
SAM
SAHC
16. 3. Tryptophan to Indole acetic
acid or indole lactic acid
Minor pathway of tryptophan
metabolism