Serotonin 5- Receptor Function as a Contributing Factor to Both Neuropsychiatric and Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology October 13, 2009 Charles D. Nichols 43 citations
There are high levels of comorbidity between neuropsychiatric and cardiovascular disorders. A key molecule central to both cognitive and cardiovascular function is the molecule serotonin. In the brain, serotonin modulates neuronal activity and is actively involved in mediating many cognitive functions and behaviors. In the periphery, serotonin is involved in vasoconstriction, inflammation, and...