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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. amino compounds
  4. amines
  5. biogenic amines
  6. serotonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. amino compounds
  4. amines
  5. biogenic amines
  6. serotonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. heterocyclic compounds
  3. heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
  4. indoles
  5. tryptamines
  6. serotonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
  4. indoles
  5. tryptamines
  6. serotonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
  4. indoles
  5. tryptamines
  6. serotonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. amino compounds
  4. amines
  5. tryptamines
  6. serotonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. amino compounds
  4. amines
  5. tryptamines
  6. serotonin

Preferred term

serotonin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • 5-HT
  • 5-hydroxytryptamine
  • enteramine
  • hydroxytryptamine

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/1515

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