5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Gigantism 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.
Gigantism: The condition of accelerated and excessive GROWTH in children or adolescents who are exposed to excess HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE before the closure of EPIPHYSES. It is usually caused by somatotroph hyperplasia or a GROWTH HORMONE-SECRETING PITUITARY ADENOMA. These patients are of abnormally tall stature, more than 3 standard deviations above normal mean height for age.
| 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 Gigantism
| 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 |