TRYPTOPHAN METABOLISM ALTERATIONS
\tɹˈɪptɒfən mətˈabəlˌɪzəm ˌɒltəɹˈe͡ɪʃənz], \tɹˈɪptɒfən mətˈabəlˌɪzəm ˌɒltəɹˈeɪʃənz], \t_ɹ_ˈɪ_p_t_ɒ_f_ə_n m_ə_t_ˈa_b_ə_l_ˌɪ_z_ə_m ˌɒ_l_t_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Dissection wall artery, leading to formation an aneurysm that occlude vessel. Thrombus give rise emboli. Cervical fractures or related NECK INJURIES and CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA are commonly associated conditions, although this process may occur spontaneously. Ischemia, infarction, hemorrhage in the vascular distribution of affected vertebral artery complicate condition.