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5-hydroxytryptophan and Kwashiorkor

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Kwashiorkor 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.

Kwashiorkor: A syndrome produced by severe protein deficiency, characterized by retarded growth, changes in skin and hair pigment, edema, and pathologic changes in the liver, including fatty infiltration, necrosis, and fibrosis. The word is a local name in Gold Coast, Africa, meaning displaced child. Although first reported from Africa, kwashiorkor is now known throughout the world, but mainly in the tropics and subtropics. It is considered to be related to marasmus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brown, GM1
Kirpalani, SH1

Reviews

1 review available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Kwashiorkor

ArticleYear
A critical review of the clinical relevance of growth hormone and its measurement in the nuclear medicine laboratory.
    Seminars in nuclear medicine, 1975, Volume: 5, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Acromegaly; Adolescent; Adult; Amino Acids; Amygdala; Animals; Anorexia Nervosa

1975