Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

high-affinity tryptophan transmembrane transporter activity

Term ID
GO:0005300
Synonyms
  • high-affinity tryptophan transporter activity
Definition
Catalysis of the high-affinity transfer of L-tryptophan from one side of a membrane to the other. Tryptophan is 2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid. In high-affinity transport the transporter is able to bind the solute even if it is only present at very low concentrations. 0815340729
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes