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Serotonin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Serotonin
Tree Number(s)
D02.092.211.215.801.852
D03.633.100.473.914.814
D23.469.050.650
Unique ID
D012701
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012701
Annotation
/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.
Entry Term(s)
3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol
5-HT
5-Hydroxytryptamine
Enteramine
Hippophaine
Hydroxytryptamine
Pharm Action
Serotonin Receptor Agonists
Related Numbers
50-67-9
CAS Type 1 Name
1H-Indol-5-ol, 3-(2-aminoethyl)-
NLM Classification #
QV 126
See Also
Receptors, Serotonin
Serotonin Agents
Serotonin Syndrome
Public MeSH Note
HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE was see SEROTONIN 1975-92
Online Note
use SEROTONIN to search HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE 1975-92
History Note
HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE was see SEROTONIN 1975-92
Entry Combination
agonists:Serotonin Receptor Agonists
antagonists & inhibitors:Serotonin Antagonists
Date Established
1960/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2022/07/15
Serotonin Preferred
Hydroxytryptamine Related
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