Tryptophan is a key amino acid in the human diet that is broken down by gut microorganisms, which convert it into multiple metabolites that have various effects on human health. A recent study ...

Elevated tryptophan metabolism correlates with improved csDMARD response, reduced inflammation, and better clinical outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Multiomics analysis identified ...

Dario Vitturi, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, has been awarded $1.8 million in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National ...

Malignant epithelioid angiomyolipoma (eAML)/PEComa of the kidney: A genomic landscape study. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. This abstract does not ...

With age, a diet lacking in the essential amino acid tryptophan -- which has a key role in our mood, energy level and immune response -- makes the gut microbiome less protective and increases ...

In a paper[1] published online this week in the journal, Nutrients, researchers found that consuming mixed tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, ...

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People with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners. An international team of researchers led by McMaster University has found that tryptophan, an ...

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Tryptophan is a naturally occurring amino acid found in a wide range of plant- and animal-based products such as milk, cheese, canned tuna, turkey, chicken, fish, red meat, eggs, tofu, oatmeal, nuts, ...