what is tryptophan used for
Tryptophan is a very commonly used intrinsic probe for determining the conformational state of a protein. The excitation wavelength of the indole group of tryptophan is commonly ~295 nm and the emission is between 300 and 350 nm.
Bananas contain tryptophan. Tryptophan may be found as a component of sleep aids. Tryptophan is necessary for the production of melatonin, which the body produces to fall asleep. Serotonin is produced through the action of tryptophan. Tryptophan is found in chocolate. Tryptophan is available in dairy products.