5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Acromegaly in 1 studies
5-Hydroxytryptophan: The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
5-hydroxytryptophan : A tryptophan derivative that is tryptophan substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5.
Acromegaly: A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excessive HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE in adults. It is characterized by bony enlargement of the FACE; lower jaw (PROGNATHISM); hands; FEET; HEAD; and THORAX. The most common etiology is a GROWTH HORMONE-SECRETING PITUITARY ADENOMA. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch36, pp79-80)
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Brown, GM | 1 |
| Kirpalani, SH | 1 |
1 review available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Acromegaly
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A critical review of the clinical relevance of growth hormone and its measurement in the nuclear medicine laboratory.
Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Acromegaly; Adolescent; Adult; Amino Acids; Amygdala; Animals; Anorexia Nervosa | 1975 |