Tph2
Pathway
Aromatic compound metabolism; serotonin biosynthesis; serotonin from L-tryptophan: step 1/2.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the biopterin-dependent aromatic amino acid hydroxylase family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in brain.
Alternative names
Ntph, Tph2, Tryptophan 5-hydroxylase 2, Neuronal tryptophan hydroxylase, Tryptophan 5-monooxygenase 2