Platelet serotonin and serotonin transporter as peripheral surrogates in depression and anxiety patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.07.033
Abstract: ABSTRACT Previous studies suggested that serotonergic neurons and platelets share similarities in serotonin (5‐HT) uptake by serotonin transporter (SERT), storage, metabolism and release mechanisms, indicating that platelets may be used as a reliable peripheral surrogate… read more here.
Keywords: serotonin transporter; anxiety; anxiety patients; peripheral surrogates ... See more keywords