Biochemistry of Amino Acids - A. Majster 1961

The Role of Amino Acids in Nutrition
Amino Acid Antagonists
Tryptophan Antagonists

By introducing substituents into the benzene ring or replacing the indole core with other groups, a series of Tryptophan antagonists was obtained.

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As a rule, they act as Competitive Inhibitors of the growth of microorganisms and animals. Side-chain modifications, such as those in the molecule of indoleacrylic acid (but not indoleacetic acid), also lead to The formation of inhibitors.



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