Kynurenine
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The kynurenine pathway (KP) is the dominant route of tryptophan catabolism, accounting for approximately 95% of dietary tryptophan degradation. It produces a cascade of neuroactive, immunomodulatory, and potentially neurotoxic metabolites whose balance determines whethe…
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Tryptophan (Trp) is an essential amino acid metabolized via three competing pathways: the kynurenine pathway, the serotonin pathway, and the microbial indole pathway. The balance among these pathways is profoundly influenced by the gut microbiome, inflammation, and meta…