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The tryptophan uptake was inhibited considerably in tryptamine grown cells. This inhibition was due to feed-back inhibition and not to repression.
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The authors are greatful to Prof. V. V. Modi for his interest in this work. The award of research fellowship by M. S. University of Baroda to A. R. G. is greatfully acknowledged.
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Gupta, A.R., Rao, K.K. Inhibition of tryptophan uptake in Aspergillus fumigatus by tryptamine. Experientia 33, 853–854 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01951239
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