Summary
This paper discusses the metabolism of tryptophan and its implications for various biological processes, health, and disease.
Categories
Dementia: The paper discusses the therapeutic implications of melatonin in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of tryptophan metabolism in various neurological disorders.
Depression: The paper discusses the role of tryptophan metabolism in depression.
Cancer treatment and prevention: The paper discusses the role of tryptophan metabolism in cancer treatment.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the role of tryptophan metabolism in sleep.
Immune system function and health: The paper discusses the role of tryptophan metabolism in immune response modulation and immune tolerance.
Aging: The paper discusses the implications of tryptophan metabolism for aging, obesity, depression, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia.
Shift work: The paper discusses the relevance of night shifts and melatonin to age and breast cancer.
Author(s)
A Engin, AB Engin
Publication Year
2015
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