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serotonin biosynthetic process

Known as: serotonin biosynthesis, serotonin anabolism, serotonin formation 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the… 
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Highly Cited
2014
Highly Cited
2014
Telotristat etiprate, a novel serotonin synthesis inhibitor, in patients with carcinoid syndrome and diarrhea not adequately controlled by octreotide.
Serotonin produced by neuroendocrine tumors is believed to be a principal cause of the diarrhea in carcinoid syndrome. We… 
2000
2000
Statistical mapping analysis of serotonin synthesis images generated in healthy volunteers using positron-emission tomography and alpha-[11C]methyl-L-tryptophan.
OBJECTIVES To assess the suitability of analyzing functional images of brain serotonin (5-HT) synthesis with statistical… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
The effect of acute tryptophan depletion and fenfluramine on quantitative EEG and mood in healthy male subjects
Review
1996
Review
1996
Cracking the riddle of cancer anorexia.
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Acute effect of altered tryptophan levels and alcohol on aggression in normal human males
Normal males received amino acid mixtures designed to raise or lower tryptophan availability, and thus to raise or lower brain… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
Serotonin uptake inhibitors: uses in clinical therapy and in laboratory research.
Fluoxetine, zimelidine, sertraline, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, indalpine and citalopram are the selective inhibitors of serotonin… 
Review
1991
Review
1991
Effects of the diet and other metabolic phenomena on brain tryptophan uptake and serotonin synthesis.
In this short article, information will be briefly reviewed that ties serotonin (5HT) synthesis in brain to the availability of… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Effects of various periods of food deprivation on serotonin synthesis in the lateral hypothalamus
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
Serotonin-Containing Neurons in Brain: Depression of Firing by Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors were administered to rats while the activities of single, serotonin-containing neurons of the… 
Highly Cited
1962
Highly Cited
1962
Hydroxylation of tryptophan by phenylalanine hydroxylase.
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