Serotonin
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Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter derived from tryptophan. It is found in the gastrointestinal tract, platelets, and the central nervous system.
In human disease[edit | edit source]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome[edit | edit source]
- 2015, A Model of Post-Infection Fatigue Is Associated with Increased TNF and 5-HT2A Receptor Expression in Mice
- 2008, Genetic evaluation of the serotonergic system in chronic fatigue syndrome
- 2004 Reduction of serotonin transporters of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
- 1997, Blunted serotonin-mediated activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in chronic fatigue syndrome.