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Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) is an enzyme (EC 1.14.16.4) involved in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin. TPH catalyzes the following chemical reaction L-tryptophan + tetrahydrobiopterin + O2 5-Hydroxytryptophan + dihydrobiopterin + H2OIt employs one additional cofactor iron.

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EC number
1.14.16.4

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