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Name:	Tryptophan Hydroxylase
Description:	An enzyme that catalyzes the hydroxylation of TRYPTOPHAN to 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN in the presence of NADPH and molecular oxygen. It is important in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN.
Synonyms:	Tryptophan Monooxygenase; L-tryptophan,tetrahydropteridine:oxygen oxidoreductase (5-hydroxylating); Hydroxylase, Tryptophan; Monooxygenase, Tryptophan