Serotonin and Gastrointestinal Function

by Timothy S. Gaginella, James J. Galligan

Overview

Serotonin and Gastrointestinal Function provides a comprehensive review of current research into the mechanisms by which serotonin acts on gastrointestinal tissues. This book covers neurochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical issues relevant to serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract. The editors have brought together the most relevant information from the molecular to the clinical level. Each chapter is written by investigators experienced in research on serotonin's actions in the gut. This book will be useful to basic scientists, clinical investigators, graduate and postgraduate students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000142358
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/10/2020
Series:	Handbooks in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Timothy S. Gaginella and James J. Galligan

Table of Contents

Serotonin in the Intestinal Tract: A Synopsis, Localization and Neurochemical Aspects ofSerotonin in the Gut, Pharmacological Characterization of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors in the Gastrointestinal Tract, Serotonin Modulation of Gastrointestinal Motility, Serotonin as an Intestinal Secretagogue, Electrophysiological Studies of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors on Enteric Neurons, Serotonin and the Afferent Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract, The Clinical Application of 5-HT Agonists and Antagonists in Gastrointestinal Disease, References, Index