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Serotonin
| Name: | Serotonin |
| Definition: | A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (receptors, serotonin) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator (MSH). |
| Synonym(s): | 5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT; 5HT transporter; 5HTT; Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter |
| Has role: | Neurotransmitter |
| Super-category: | Monoamines |
| Id: | sao711465902 |
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Neurons that have Serotonin as their neurotransmitter
Aplysia cerebral ganglion metacerebral cell, Cerebellar Serotonergic Afferents, Dorsal swim interneuron, Hirudo Retzius, Metacerebral cell, Tritonia dorsal swim interneuron
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| Definition | A biochemical messenger and regulator, syn … A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (receptors, serotonin) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator (MSH). bution of this biochemical mediator (MSH). |
| Has role | Neurotransmitter + |
| Id | sao711465902 + |
| Label | Serotonin + |
| ModifiedDate | 6 January 2010 + |
| Synonym | 5-hydroxytryptamine +, and 5-HT; 5HT transporter; 5HTT; Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter + |