CAS 97749-24-1: D-Tryptophan, 5-fluoro-

5-Fluoro-D-tryptophan

5-Fluoro-D-Tryptophan is a fluorescent substrate for the enzyme indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase (IDO) that is used in assays to determine the activity of this enzyme. IDO is an enzyme that is found in animals and catalyzes the first step in tryptophan metabolism by converting it to 5-fluoro-kynurenine. The amount of fluorescence generated can be detected with a fluorescence detector. 5-Fluoro-D-Tryptophan has been shown to have higher levels of uptake by tumor tissue than by normal tissue, which may be due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis and cell division.

5-Fluoro-D-tryptophan is a versatile building block that can be used in the synthesis of complex compounds. It is a reagent for organic synthesis and research chemicals. 5-Fluoro-D-tryptophan has been used to prepare high quality and useful intermediates, as well as reaction components for chemical reactions. This compound is an important scaffold for the preparation of peptides, antibiotics, and other pharmaceuticals. CAS No: 97749-24-1