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Astrocytes physiological role

Serotonin is an indolamine related to the amino acid tryptophan. In evolutionary terms it is considered to be one of the oldest neurotransmitters, and several lines of evidence show that it is involved in more physiological mechanisms, behaviors and brain processes than any other neurotransmitter. In addition to its role as a neurotransmitter, 5-HT has morphogenic properties and can alter the cytoskeleton of cells. It also acts as a regulator of cell proliferation, migration, apoptosis and maturation in a variety of tissues and cell types, including lung, kidney, endothelial cells, mast cells, astrocytes and neurons [1]. [Pg.367]

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