S erotonin (5HT), a well-known neurotransmitter and vasoactive substance, also regulates a wide range of physiological actions in the gastrointestinal tract. 1 5HT is a potent mitogen for many different cell types, 2 including hepatocytes, 3 and it is crucial for liver regeneration. 4 On a cellular level 5HT acts predominately
Serotonin, a neurotransmitter with numerous functions in the central nervous system (CNS), is emerging as an important signaling molecule in biological processes outside of the CNS. Recent advances have implicated serotonin as a regulator of inflammation, proliferation, regeneration, and repair.
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