QuickView for Tph1 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

TPH1 Homo sapiens

Full name:

tryptophan hydroxylase 1

Synonyms:

TPRH, TRPH, tryptophan 5-hydroxylase 1, L-tryptophan hydroxylase, indoleacetic acid-5-hydroxylase, tryptophan 5-monooxygenase 1, tryptophan hydroxylase (tryptophan 5-monooxygenase)

Genomic Location:

Chr 11: 17999114-18018885

Description:

This gene encodes a member of the aromatic amino acid hydroxylase family. The encoded protein catalyzes the first and rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of serotonin, an important hormone and neurotransmitter. Mutations in this gene have been associated with an elevated risk for a variety of diseases and disorders, including schizophrenia, soma...

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This gene encodes a member of the aromatic amino acid hydroxylase family. The encoded protein catalyzes the first and rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of serotonin, an important hormone and neurotransmitter. Mutations in this gene have been associated with an elevated risk for a variety of diseases and disorders, including schizophrenia, somatic anxiety, anger-related traits, bipolar disorder, suicidal behavior, addictions, and others.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  D. melanogaster ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Danio rerio ,  Gallus gallus ,  Pan troglodytes ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Bos taurus

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Cytogenetic Map:

11p15.1

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