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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Fast synaptic subcortical control of hippocampal circuits.

14 Oct 2009 Cortical information processing is under state-dependent control of subcortical neuromodulatory systems. Although this modulatory effect is thought to be mediated mainly by slow nonsynaptic metabotropic receptors, other mechanisms, such as direct ... Read more...

Comparative effects of furnished and battery cages on egg production and physiological parameters in White Leghorn hens.

29 Sep 2009 Laboratory animal well-being can be improved by housing the animals in species-specific natural or near-to-natural environments. An enriched environment may have a similar effect on chickens. The purpose of this study was to examine if housing ... Read more...

Effects of group size and repeated social disruption on the serotonergic and dopaminergic systems in two genetic lines of White Leghorn laying hens.

29 Sep 2009 Farm practices such as increasing group size (GS) and mixing unfamiliar chickens may result in repeated social disruption (RSD) and affect the well-being of hens. To examine whether there are genetic differences in response to social stress, 2 ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Serotonin'

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• Fast synaptic subcortical control of hippocampal circuits. 14 Oct 2009
• Comparative effects of furnished and battery cages on egg production and physiological parameters in White Leghorn hens. 29 Sep 2009
• Effects of group size and repeated social disruption on the serotonergic and dopaminergic systems in two genetic lines of White Leghorn laying hens. 29 Sep 2009
• Development of the Wireless Instantaneous Neurotransmitter Concentration System for intraoperative neurochemical monitoring using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry. 29 Sep 2009
• Combined administration of the mixture of honokiol and magnolol and ginger oil evokes antidepressant-like synergism in rats. 24 Sep 2009
• Characterization of small RNAs in aplysia reveals a role for miR-124 in constraining synaptic plasticity through CREB. 22 Sep 2009
• Reconciling the role of serotonin in behavioral inhibition and aversion: acute tryptophan depletion abolishes punishment-induced inhibition in humans. 21 Sep 2009
• Activity of Hb9 interneurons during fictive locomotion in mouse spinal cord. 14 Sep 2009
• Spontaneous activity in the developing mouse midbrain driven by an external pacemaker. 13 Sep 2009
• Serotonergic modulation of basal ganglia circuits: complexity and therapeutic opportunities. 13 Sep 2009
• Serotonin targets inhibitory synapses to induce modulation of network functions. 10 Sep 2009
• The use of viral gene transfer in studies of brainstem noradrenergic and serotonergic neurons. 10 Sep 2009
• Differential regulation of the central neural cardiorespiratory system by metabotropic neurotransmitters. 10 Sep 2009
• The angiopietin-1-Tie2 pathway prevents rather than promotes pulmonary arterial hypertension in transgenic mice. 6 Sep 2009
• A serotonin-dependent mechanism explains the leptin regulation of bone mass, appetite, and energy expenditure. 2 Sep 2009
• Mechanisms by which the serotonergic system inhibits micturition in rats. 31 Aug 2009
• Answers to 5 common questions about acute exacerbations of COPD. 30 Aug 2009
• Novel pathway of endothelin-1 and reactive oxygen species in coronary vasospasm with endothelial dysfunction. 30 Aug 2009
• Effect of yokukansan, a traditional Japanese medicine, on social and aggressive behaviour of para-chloroamphetamine-injected rats. 30 Aug 2009
• Serotonin discontinuation syndrome following in utero exposure to antidepressant medication: prospective controlled study. 30 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Serotonin'

Definition: 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.

Chemical name: 1H-Indol-5-ol, 3-(2-aminoethyl)-

Registry Number: 50-67-9

Descriptor UI: D012701

Alternative terms: Serotonin; 5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5 Hydroxytryptamine; 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol; 5-HT; Enteramine; Hippophaine; Hydroxytryptamine;

Related Mesh Headings: Receptors, Serotonin; Serotonin Agents; Serotonin Syndrome;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analogs & derivatives; analysis; biosynthesis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; deficiency; diagnostic use; economics; genetics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; secretion; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications;

Pharmacological Action: Serotonin Agents;

Tree Number: D02.092.211.215.801.852; D03.438.473.914.814; D23.469.050.650;

Online Note: use SEROTONIN to search HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE 1975-92

History Note: HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE was see SEROTONIN 1975-92

Technical Notes: /antag = SEROTONIN ANTAGONISTS but consider also SEROTONIN UPTAKE INHIBITORS