Pathway
Serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis
Serotonin (5-HT) is a hormone and neurotransmitter used for regulatory purposes in animal CNS. In the human brain, serotonin is involved in many physiological functions such as sleep, pain, mood and is the precursor to melatonin, a hormone produced in the pineal gland.
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What the reference databases state
Statements
5 statements
5 statements · 1 reference database · Subject: Serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis · Sources: Reactome
- AANAT participates in Serotonin and melatonin biosynthesisProteinReactome R-HSA-209931Inferred only
- ASMT participates in Serotonin and melatonin biosynthesisProteinReactome R-HSA-209931Inferred only
- DDC participates in Serotonin and melatonin biosynthesisProteinReactome R-HSA-209931Inferred only
- TPH1 participates in Serotonin and melatonin biosynthesisProteinReactome R-HSA-209931Inferred only
- TPH2 participates in Serotonin and melatonin biosynthesisProteinReactome R-HSA-209931Inferred only