Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is implicated in the physiologic control of a number of functions such as regulation of appetite, control of mood and body temperature, stress responses and activity of H-PA axis. The neurotransmitter has long been regarded to play an important role in the pathophysiology and treatment of a number of psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, anorexia and bulimia nervosa. An interaction of serotonin with other neurotransmitters has been shown to extend therapeutics in the treatment of schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and addiction. Evidence also supports a role of serotonin in cognition and memory function. The aim of this session is to advance our knowledge on the role of serotonin in the control of physiologic functions and extend therapeutics in various neuropsychiatric illnesses.
This post was submitted by Prof Darakhshan Jabeen Haleen.
