Distribution of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) in the human gastrointestinal tract. 1961

R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012701 Serotonin A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator. 5-HT,5-Hydroxytryptamine,3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol,Enteramine,Hippophaine,Hydroxytryptamine,5 Hydroxytryptamine
D041981 Gastrointestinal Tract Generally refers to the digestive structures stretching from the MOUTH to ANUS, but does not include the accessory glandular organs (LIVER; BILIARY TRACT; PANCREAS). Digestive Tract,GI Tract,Digestive Tracts,GI Tracts,Gastrointestinal Tracts

Related Publications

R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
February 2013, Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity,
R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
July 1966, The American journal of gastroenterology,
R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
November 1954, The Journal of physiology,
R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
February 1953, The Journal of physiology,
R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
January 1981, Acta chirurgica Scandinavica,
R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
September 2008, Trends in pharmacological sciences,
R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
May 1959, The Journal of laboratory and clinical medicine,
R H RESNICK, and S J GRAY
January 1962, Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960),
Copied contents to your clipboard!