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Abstract
Many disease conditions considered CNS-predominant harbor significant intestinal comorbidities. Serotonin (5-HT) and the serotonin reuptake transporter (SERT) have increasingly been shown to play important roles in both brain and intestinal development and long-term function. 5-HT and SERT may thus modulate critical functions in the development and perpetuation of brain-gut axis disease. We discuss the potential roles of 5-HT and SERT in the brain and intestinal manifestations of autism spectrum disorders and developmental antidepressant exposure. The potential therapeutic value of 5-HT4 modulation in the subsequent treatment of these conditions is also addressed.Entities:
Keywords: 5-HT(4) receptor; Antidepressants; Autism spectrum disorders; Brain-gut axis; Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; Serotonin; Serotonin reuptake transporter
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28213183 PMCID: PMC5555828 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2017.02.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Chem Neuroanat ISSN: 0891-0618 Impact factor: 3.052