[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a brief overview of this molecule. [C][=C][C][=C][C][=Branch1][Ring2][=C][Ring1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][Branch1][=C][N][Ring1][=Branch1][C][C@@H1][Branch1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O][N]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It is a precursor of indole alkaloids in plants. It is a precursor of serotonin (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to niacin, albeit inefficiently, in mammals."}]