The Origin and Metabolism of Tryptophan
摘要
Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, plays various physiological roles in the host body by affecting immunity, reproduction, lactation, neuronal function, and protein synthesis. Exploring the regulatory mechanisms of Trp and its metabolites on host health promotes in-depth research and application of Trp-mediated nutrition in animals, including livestock and poultry production. This chapter describes the origin of Trp from alimentary proteins and briefly summarizes the metabolic pathways of Trp in animals.