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Tryptophan tryptophylquinone

Tryptophan tryptophylquinone

Tryptophan tryptophylquinone (TTQ) is an enzyme cofactor, generated by posttranslational modification of amino acids within the protein. Methylamine dehydrogenase (MADH), an amine dehydrogenase, that requires TTQ for its catalytic function. It is found in the bacteria Paracoccus denitrificans.

See also Amicyanin

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  • Alpha-Amino acids
  • Amino acid derivatives
  • Biochemistry stubs
  • Indolequinones
  • Tryptamines