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Molecule
1 pathway

5-HTP

Found in 1 curated pathway across 1 category.

Interaction Network

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Active In Categories

neuronal

Frequently Co-occurring Molecules

Tryptophan×1Serotonin (5-HT)×15-HIAA×1SERT×15-HT1A-7 receptors×1cAMP×1IP3/DAG×1

Frequently Co-occurring Enzymes

Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH1/2)×1Aromatic AA decarboxylase×1MAO-A×1Adenylyl cyclase×1PLCβ×1

Cross-Referenced Pathways

1 direct · 3 cross-referenced · 4 shown

Direct Involvement

1
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Neuronal

Serotonin (5-HT) Signaling

Serotonergic neurotransmission modulating mood, sleep, appetite, and cognition.

Tryptophan5-HTPSerotonin (5-HT)+5

Cross-Referenced

3
— connected via related pathways
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Signal Transduction

G Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR) Signaling

Seven-transmembrane receptors activating heterotrimeric G proteins.

GPCRsGαs/Gαi/Gαq/Gα12Gβγ+6
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Signal Transduction

cAMP/PKA Signaling

Cyclic AMP as a second messenger activating protein kinase A.

cAMPATPPKA regulatory subunits+3
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Neuronal

Synaptic Transmission

Chemical neurotransmission across synaptic clefts between neurons.

GlutamateGABAAcetylcholine+6
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