Precursor to metabolite: 5-hydroxy tryptophan to Serotonin

5-hydroxy tryptophan is converted to Serotonin by AADC.

The pair

5-hydroxy tryptophan — Serotonin precursor (5-HTP); OTC supplement, no receptor action of its own.
Serotonin — Endogenous monoamine neurotransmitter (5-HT).

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