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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amines > biogenic amines > serotonin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amines > biogenic amines > serotonin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amines > tryptamines > serotonin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amines > tryptamines > serotonin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > heterocyclic compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > indoles > tryptamines > serotonin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > indoles > tryptamines > serotonin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > indoles > tryptamines > serotonin
Preferred Term:

serotonina

Definition:
Mensajero y regulador bioquímico, sintetizado a partir del aminoácido esencial, l-triptofano. En los humanos se encuentra principalmente en el sistema nervioso central, tracto gastrointestinal y plaquetas. La serotonina media varias funciones fisiológicas importantes, incluyendo la neurotransmisión, la movilidad gastrointestinal, la hemostasis y la integridad cardiovascular.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Términos Genéricos:
triptaminas, áminos biogénicos
Términos Relacionados:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/1515
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