Kynurenine-Tryptophan Ratio

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    Mike Murray
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Tryptophan is a precursor of melatonin and serotonin. One way it is degraded in the body is by the enzyme indoleamine 2,3 deoxygenase — which is stimulated by inflammation — to produce kynurenine. The ratio of kynurenine to tryptophan is a measure of tryptophan degradation, with a lower value suggesting decreased tryptophan degradation.

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    Examine Database: Kynurenine-Tryptophan Ratio

    Examine Database References

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