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  1. Sepiapterin Reductase Deficiency - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK304122
    ... amino acid decarboxylase deficiency [ Brun et al 2010 ]). 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) (1-6 mg/kg/day) also ...
  2. 5-HTP 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/794.html
    5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) can be converted to serotonin in the body. It is often used for depression. ... Propanoic Acid, 5 Hydroxy-Tryptophan, 5 Hydroxy-Tryptophane, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptophane, 5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy ...
  3. SGCE Myoclonus-Dystonia - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1414
    ... especially helpful for cervical dystonia. Improvement with L-5-hydroxytryptophan, L-dopa, and the salt of sodium oxybate ... Berardelli & Curra 2002 ]. Improvement of dystonia with L-5-hydroxytryptophan has been reported [ Scheidtmann et al 2000 ]. Improvement ...
  4. xmlghr-summaries.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/download/ghr-summaries.xml
    ... serotonin. The amino acid tryptophan is converted to 5-hydroxytryptophan before the AADC enzyme removes a carboxyl group, ...
  5. Tyrosine Hydroxylase Deficiency - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1437
    ... deficient DRD, oral administration of both levodopa and 5-hydroxytryptophan is necessary for individuals with SRD because of ...
  6. DDC gene: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ddc
    ... serotonin. The amino acid tryptophan is converted to 5-hydroxytryptophan before the AADC enzyme removes a carboxyl group, ...