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alpha-methylserotonin

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*
alpha-methylserotonin [ alpha-methyl-5-HT,alpha-methyl-5-HT maleate,alpha-methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine,alpha-methylserotonin, (Z)-2-butenedioate ]
  potent agonist at M & D receptors of serotonin; RN given refers to parent cpd 		22965-81-7   Serotonin/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Serotonin Receptor Agonists 		Life Sci 1984;35(5):477

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