Impact of Substance Use Disorder on Tryptophan Metabolism Through the Kynurenine Pathway: A Narrative Review

Impact of Substance Use Disorder on Tryptophan Metabolism Through the Kynurenine Pathway: A Narrative Review

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Substance use disorder is a crisis impacting many people in the United States. This review aimed to identify the effect addictive substances have on the kynurenine pathway. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid metabolized by the serotonin and kynurenine pat...

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Main Authors: Lindsey Contella, Christopher L. Farrell, Luigi Boccuto, Alain H. Litwin, Marion L. Snyder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Metabolites
Subjects:
kynurenine pathway
tryptophan
substance use disorder
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/11/611
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