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Serotonin Flashcards

1
Q

other name for serotonin

A

5-HT (5-hydroxytryptamine)

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process of 5-HT synthesis

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amino acid tryptophan -> L-5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) -> 5-HT -> 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)

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what is 5-HTP made by? what about 5-HT?

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5-HTP: tryptophan hydroxylase

5-HT: aromatic amino acid decarboxylase (AADC)

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