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[[File:Serotonin.png| | [[File:Serotonin.png|300px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of serotonin molecule.]] | ||
'''Serotonin''', also known as '''5-hydroxytryptamine''' ('''5-HT'''), is a monoamine [[neurotransmitter|neurotransmitter]] affecting the [[serotonin]] [[receptors]] (5-HT<sub>1-7</sub>). Serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, platelets, and in the central nervous system of animals including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness. | '''Serotonin''', also known as '''5-hydroxytryptamine''' ('''5-HT'''), is a monoamine [[neurotransmitter|neurotransmitter]] affecting the [[serotonin]] [[receptors]] (5-HT<sub>1-7</sub>). Serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, platelets, and in the central nervous system of animals including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness. | ||
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[[File:Indole_numbered.png| | [[File:Indole_numbered.png|210px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of indole molecule with ring positions numbered.]] | ||
[[File:Monoamine_chain.png| | [[File:Monoamine_chain.png|210px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of monoamine chain molecule.]] | ||
Serotonin is comprised of a monoamine chain attached to an indole ring at the third carbon. A monoamine chain is made up of an amine group attached to an ethane chain. This monoamine chain can be found in many neurotransmitters, including [[histamine|histamine]], [[dopamine|dopamine]], [[adrenaline|adrenaline]] and [[noradrenaline|noradrenaline]]. It's also found in many drugs, examples being [[tryptamines]] and [[phenethylamines]]. | Serotonin is comprised of a monoamine chain attached to an indole ring at the third carbon. A monoamine chain is made up of an amine group attached to an ethane chain. This monoamine chain can be found in many neurotransmitters, including [[histamine|histamine]], [[dopamine|dopamine]], [[adrenaline|adrenaline]] and [[noradrenaline|noradrenaline]]. It's also found in many drugs, examples being [[tryptamines]] and [[phenethylamines]]. | ||