Sholehvar , Fatemeh

[ 1 ] - Review of Metabolism, Transport and Role of Serotonin in the Body and the Relation between Serotonin and Diseases

Serotonin (5-hydroxytriptamine), one of the most important neurotransmitters, is synthesized from amino acid L-tryptophan in some neurons located in the central nervous system and intestine enterochromaffin cells . The role of this neurotransmitter is important and involves control of sexual behaviors, morality, sleep, pain, appetite, aggression, cardiovascular function and regulation of gut fu...