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.

Annotation

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

podheslo /antagonisté a inhibitory = deskriptor ANTAGONISTÉ SEROTONINU, ale zvaž také INHIBITORY VYCHYTÁVÁNÍ SEROTONINU

DUI

D012701 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0019683

CAS

1H-Indol-5-ol, 3-(2-aminoethyl)-

History note

HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE was see SEROTONIN 1975-92

Online note

use SEROTONIN to search HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE 1975-92

Public note

HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE was see SEROTONIN 1975-92