serotonin

Synonyms:
  • 5-hydroxytryptamine
German: Serotonin
Japanese: セロトニン

Endocrinology. A biogenic amine that is synthesised from the amino acid tryptophan and especially found in the brain, blood serum, and gastric mucous membranes. It functions as a neurotransmitter and vasoconstrictor. It affects the sleep rhythm, pain perception and body temperature.

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