Tryptophan - Sidransky, Herschel (George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C)

The amino acid tryptophan has been considered to play a role in cancer development and the aging process. This nutrient has been associated with eosinophila myalgia syndrome - a human disease that attacks the muscular system. This book presents a comprehensive view of how L-tryptophan acts and discusses its pivotal role in protein metabolism.