Database Query Results : 5-Hydroxytryptophan, ,

5-HTP, 5-Hydroxytryptophan: Click to Expand ⟱
Features:
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor in the biosynthesis of serotonin(5-HT).
-Serotonin (from 5-HTP) is further converted into melatonin in the pineal gland, regulating sleep-wake cycles
- 5-HTP freely crosses the blood–brain barrier.
-Serotonin Does not cross the blood-brain barrier well if excessively converted in the periphery, which is why it's often taken with carbidopa (a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor) in clinical contexts.
-Doses over ~300–400 mg/day should be taken cautiously and under supervision.
-Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients show marked reductions in serotonin levels and serotonergic neurons, especially in the raphe nuclei and hippocampus. 5-HTP could help restore serotonin levels in the brain, potentially supporting cognition and mood.
-5-HTP may help reduce microglial activation and inflammatory cytokines (e.g. TNF-α, IL-6), both elevated in AD.
-Serotonin and melatonin (a downstream product of 5-HTP) have antioxidant properties, which might help reduce ROS-induced neuronal damage in AD.
-Many AD patients are on SSRIs or cholinesterase inhibitors, which could interact with 5-HTP.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
3537- 5-HTP,    5-Hydroxytryptophan: a clinically-effective serotonin precursor
- Review, NA, NA
*5HT↑, *BioAv↑, *BBB↑,
3538- 5-HTP,    Oral Administration of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Restores Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in a Mouse Model of Depression
- in-vivo, Nor, NA
*GutMicro↑, *BBB↑, *5HT↑, *Weight↓,

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 2

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Barriers & Transport ⓘ

BBB↑, 2,  

Synaptic & Neurotransmission ⓘ

5HT↑, 2,  

Drug Metabolism & Resistance ⓘ

BioAv↑, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers ⓘ

GutMicro↑, 1,  

Functional Outcomes ⓘ

Weight↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 5

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