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tryptophanase

Encoded by human TDO2 Gene, 406-aa 48-kDa Tryptophanase is a homotetramer that may bind protoheme IV involved in tryptophan catabolism with broad specificity towards tryptamine and derivatives including tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and serotonin.
Synonym:L-tryptophanase
TDO2
TPH2
TRPO
Tryptamin 2,3-Dioxygenase
Tryptophan 2,3-Dioxygenase
Tryptophan Oxygenase
Tryptophan Pyrrolase
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