Biosynthesized from the amino acid l-tryptophan


Serotonin is biosynthesized from the amino acid L-tryptophan. Following oxidation at the 5 position of the indole ring by tryptophan hydroxylase, serotonin is generated with the assistance of the pyridoxal-phosphate cofactor. Provide a reasonable mechanism for the following transformation

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Chemistry: Biosynthesized from the amino acid l-tryptophan
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