serotonin
nounUK /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ · US /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/
Etymology From sero- + tone + -in.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.
- Notably, mouse lines targeting genes codifying for serotonin receptors, for enzymes involved in 5-HT synthesis as Tph1 and Tph2, in its metabolism as monoaminoxidase A (MAOA) or in its re-uptake as serotonin transporter (SERT), have been generated.2015 August 21, “Generation of a Tph2 Conditional Knockout Mouse Line for Time- and Tissue-Specific Depletion of Brain Serotonin”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
- The class of antidepressants most commonly associated with sexual dysfunction is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which treat depression by ultimately increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.2024 March 21, Kristen Rogers, “If antidepressants are killing your sex life, here’s what you can do”, in CNN:
- Synonyms
- 5-hydroxytryptamine
- Derived terms
- acetylserotonin, antiserotonic, antiserotonin, dimethylserotonin, melatonin, methylserotonin, nonserotonin, phytoserotonin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, serod, -serod, serotonemia, serotoninergic, serotonin-specific, serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor, serotonin syndrome, sertindole, sertraline
- Related terms
- serotonergic