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Synthesis of Serotonin by a Second Tryptophan Hydroxylase Isoform

Max Planck Society · Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

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Abstract

The neurotransmitter serotonin [5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)] is causally involved in multiple central nervous facets of mood control and in regulating sleep, anxiety, alcoholism, drug abuse, food intake, and sexual behavior ([1][1]). In peripheral tissues, 5-HT regulates vascular tone, gut motility,

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Keywords
  • Tryptophan hydroxylase
  • Serotonin
  • Tryptophan
  • Gene isoform
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Amino acid
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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