Skip to search formSkip to main contentSkip to account menu

Tryptophanase

Known as: L-Tryptophan indole-lyase (deaminating), EC 1.13.11.11, Tryptophan Pyrrolase 
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-tryptophan and water to indole, pyruvate, and ammonia. It is a pyridoxal-phosphate protein, requiring K… 
National Institutes of Health

Related topics

Related topics

18 relations

Broader (1)

Carbon-Carbon Lyases
Catabolic ProcessEnzyme GeneIn BloodOxidation-Reduction

Papers overview

Semantic Scholar uses AI to extract papers important to this topic.
2006
2006
Relationship of presympathetic‐premotor neurons to the serotonergic transmitter system in the rat brainstem
Numerous physiological conditions and emotionally motivated behaviors require concomitant activation of somatomotor and… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Functional Domains of Human Tryptophan Hydroxylase 2 (hTPH2)*
Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) is the rate-limiting enzyme in serotonin biosynthesis. A novel gene, termed TPH2, has recently been… 
2002
2002
Proliferation of rat small hepatocytes after long-term cryopreservation.
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Isolation of an Escherichia coil strain mutant unable to form biofilm on polystyrene and to adhere to human pneumocyte cells: involvement of tryptophanase.
Escherichia coli adherence to biotic and abiotic surfaces constitutes the first step of infection by promoting colonization and… 
1982
1982
Inactivation of pyridoxal phosphate enzymes by gabaculine. Correlation with enzymic exchange of beta-protons.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Mutations in the gene coding for Escherichia coli DNA topoisomerase I affect transcription and transposition.
Mutations in top, the structural gene for Escherichia coli DNA topoisomerase I, have been identified and mapped at 28 min on the… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
Possible participation of superoxide anion in the intestinal tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase reaction.
1971
1971
The B protein of Escherichia coli tryptophan synthetase. II. New -elimination and -replacement reactions.
1969
1969
Assignment of tryptophan indole NH proton resonances of lysozyme.
1969
1969
Tryptophan oxygenase of Pseudomonas acidovorans. Purification, composition, and subunit structure.
Abstract Tryptophan oxygenase (l-tryptophan:oxygen oxidoreductase, EC 1.13.1.12) was purified to a state of homogeneity from… 
By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab), Terms of Service (opens in a new tab), and Dataset License (opens in a new tab)