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desoxyfructo-serotonin

under Serotonin
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More on 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.  /antag    Other names 5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT; 5 Hydroxytryptamine; Hydroxytryptamine; Hippophaine; Enteramine; 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
desoxyfructo-serotonin [ deoxyfructo-serotonin,desoxyfructo-serotonin, oxalate (1:1), (D)-isomer,desoxyfructo-serotonin, phosphate(D)-isomer,desoxyfructosylserotonin ]
  RN given refers to parent cpd(D)-isomer 		57003-86-8 D-Fructose, 1-deoxy-1-((2-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)amino)  Serotonin/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Leprostatic Agents 		Thromb Res 14(1):199;1979

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