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5-hidroxitriptophan — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 2
Serotonin precursor / amino acid supplement
Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase (indirect); serotonergic system
Psychiatry / Neurology / Pain Management
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
5-hidroxitriptophan (5-hidroxitriptophan) — Clinical Academic Center (2CA-Braga). 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a precursor to serotonin that increases central nervous system serotonin levels by crossing the blood-brain barrier and being converted to serotonin via aromatic amino acid decarboxylase.
Comparator set (1 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-hidroxitriptophan TARGET | 5-hidroxitriptophan | Clinical Academic Center (2CA-Braga) | phase 2 | Serotonin precursor / amino acid supplement | Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase (indirect); serotonergic system | |
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan | 5-Hydroxytryptophan | Elizabeth Berry-Kravis | marketed | Serotonin precursor / amino acid supplement | Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase (enzyme substrate); indirect serotonin system modulation |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
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Sponsor landscape (Serotonin precursor / amino acid supplement class)
- Clinical Academic Center (2CA-Braga) · 1 drug in this class
- Elizabeth Berry-Kravis · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). 5-hidroxitriptophan — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/5-hidroxitriptophan. Accessed 2026-05-14.
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