Serotonin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-005758",
  "term": "Serotonin",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "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.",
  "synonyms": [
    "5-HT",
    "5-hydroxytryptamine",
    "enteramine",
    "hydroxytryptamine"
  ],
  "subject": "Research, Technology, Methods",
  "see_also": [
    "biogenic amines",
    "tryptamines",
    "neurotransmitters"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "serotonina"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/serotonin/"
}