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Serotonin was first discovered in 1935 by noted Italian Pharmacologist Dr. Vittorio Erspamer and has had far-reaching effects--cited as the discovery commonly held to have established the field of neuroscience. The role of this 'wonder drug' is as a neurotransmitter, regulating numerous functions within the human body including the control of appetite, sleep, memory and learning, body temperature, mood, behavior, cardiovascular function, muscle contraction, endocrine regulation and depression. No known physiological substance possesses such diverse actions within the human body as does serotonin.
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What can an overabundance of serotonin do?
Overabundance of serotonin can cause serotonin syndrome.
What does hydroxyzine do to serotonin levels?
Hydroxyzine decreases serotonin levels as it a serotonin antagonist.
Do platelets release serotonin?
No, the serotonin is collected and stored by platelets but not released by them. Serotonin is secreted by Enterochromaffin cells.
What amino acid looks like serotonin?
None. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins....serotonin is a neurotransmitter
Is serotonin water soluble?
Serotonin is soluble in water.
What causes the release of serotonin?
serotonin is the happy hormone .. sex.!!
What neurotransmitter does Prozac affect?
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). It targets reuptake channels for the neurotransmitter serotonin, preventing serotonin from reentering the presynaptic neurons to be removed from the synaptic cleft, thus forcing an accumulation of serotonin and repeated triggering of the serotonin "signal" in the postsynaptic neurons.
What effect does serotonin have on the vascular system?
effect of serotonin in vascular system
Does Oxycontin cause serotonin syndrome?
does Oxycodone cause serotonin syndrome
What is serotonin turnover?
Turnover is analogous to usage of serotonin; it is the amount that is transmitted across the synapse and re-synthesized to replace the amount of serotonin used.
Does Zoloft elevates serotonin levels in the brain?
Zoloft, or sertraline, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. It does this by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin into neurons, which makes more serotonin available in the synaptic cleft for receptor activation. This increase in serotonin is believed to help improve mood and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, the exact mechanism of action and the role of serotonin in these conditions are complex and not fully understood.
What does serotonin uptake mean?
Serotonin uptake refers to the process by which serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, anxiety, and other functions, is reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron after it has transmitted a signal to the postsynaptic neuron. This process is crucial for maintaining the balance of serotonin levels in the brain. Inhibiting serotonin uptake is the mechanism of action for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft.
