An overlooked connection: serotonergic mediation of estrogen-related physiology and pathology

• Main Authors: Gilders Roger M (Author), Moody Scott M (Author), Pathak Dorothy R (Author), Bashaw Meredith J (Author), Rybaczyk Leszek A (Author), Holzschu Donald L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In humans, serotonin has typically been investigated as a neurotransmitter. However, serotonin also functions as a hormone across animal phyla, including those lacking an organized central nervous system. This hormonal action allows...