Serotonin neurotransmitter molecule

Serotonin molecule. Computer artwork of amolecule of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, C10.H12.N2.O), a neurotransmitter. Atoms (spheres)are colour- coded: carbon (black), hydrogen(white), nitrogen (blue) and oxygen (red).Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter in thebrain, and a lack of it has been shown to causedepression. It is this property which has led tothe development of the SSRI (selective serotoninreuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, such asProzac (fluoxetine). The hormone melatonin is madefrom serotonin in the brain's pineal gland.Serotonin is also released by blood plateletsduring clot formation, when it causes theconstriction of blood vessels.. Stunning Photo Gifts From Science Photo Library

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