Preferred Name | Serotonin | |
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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: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68012701 ) |
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