Also called 5-hydroxytryp
Also called 5-hydroxytryptamine, it is derived from the amino acid tryptophan. Although it is also found in intestinal tissue, blood platelets, and mast cells, it is better known for its role as a neurotransmitter. It is concentrated in the midbrain and hypothalamus, and changes in its concentration are associated with several mood disorders. FTP name this chemical whose reuptake is inhibited by drugs such as Prozac.
Also called 5-hydroxytryptamine, it is derived from the amino acid tryptophan.
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