- Concept UI
- M0019683
- Related Numbers
- 50-67-9
- 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 () explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator.
- Terms
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Serotonin
Preferred Term
Term UI
T037552
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
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5-HT
Term UI
T037550
Date05/28/1976
LexicalTag
ABB
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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5-Hydroxytryptamine
Term UI
T037551
Date04/05/1992
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
-
3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol
Term UI
T037553
Date11/30/1995
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
-
Enteramine
Term UI
T037554
Date04/03/1998
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
-
Hippophaine
Term UI
T037555
Date04/03/1998
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1999)