Serotonin /ˌsɛrəˈtoʊnɨn/ or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter. Biochemically derived from tryptophan serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract platelets and the central nervous system (CNS) of animals including humans.
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IUPAC name
3-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol, 5-Hydroxytryptamine or
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