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Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Serotonin
... > Organic Chemicals > Amines > Biogenic Amines > Biogenic Monoamines > Tryptamines > Serotonin
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Indoles > Tryptamines > Serotonin

Preferred term

Serotonin  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol
  • 5-HT
  • 5 Hydroxytryptamine
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine
  • Enteramine
  • Hippophaine

Note

  • /antag = SEROTONIN ANTAGONISTS but consider also SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE was see SEROTONIN 1975-92

In other languages

  • serotoniini

    Finnish

  • 5-HT
  • 5-hydroksitryptamiini
  • Serotonin

    Swedish

  • 5-HT
  • 5-hydroxitryptamin
  • Hydroxitryptamin

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012701

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