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.
Isol. from bananas and other fruits. Also from cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) [DFC]
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Serotonin Health Effects
- Abortifacient
- Allergenic
- Analgesic
- Anti Alzheimeran
- Anti cholinesterase
- Anti convulsant
- Antidote
- Anti endotoxic
- Anti gastrisecretogogic
- Anti mutilation
- Anti Parkinsonian
- Anti predatory
- Anti reserpine
- Anti scoliotic
- Anti Tourette's
- Bronchoconstrictor
- Cancer preventive
- Cardiovascular
- Cerebrophilic
- Euphoriant
- Hypertensive
- Insecticide
- Myostimulant
- Neurotransmitter
- Oxytocic
- Pesticide
- Secretogogue
- Spasmogenic
- Succinic-dehydrogenase inhibitor
- Teratogenic
- Vasoactive
- Anti aggregant
- Anti gastric
- Coagulant
- Myorelaxant