Amino Acid having role in sleep wake cycle:
TRYPTOPHAN METABOLISM USE IN - (1)Serotonin, melatonin synthesis Fig:- Synthesis of serotonin and melatonin Use of serotonin - neurotransmitter responsible for mood elevation, git motility, temp. regulation Excretory end product - 5 hydroxy indole acetic acid (increase in urine in carcinoid syndrome) Melatonin synthesized in pineal gland Responsible for biological rhythm in body
Tryptophan
Phenylalanine
Glycine
Glutamine
DNB 2018