Serotonin: Introduction, Structure, Synthesis and Functions etc.
Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a monoamine neurotransmitter and neuromodulator that plays crucial roles in regulating mood, emotion, cognition, sleep, appetite, and various physiological processes in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral tissues. Serotonin is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan and is widely distributed throughout the body, with the majority of … Read more