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Modulation of serotonin transporter function by interleukin-4.
Life sciences - 12 Jan 2001
Mössner R, Daniel S, Schmitt A, Albert D, Lesch K P
Abstract excerpt
Serotonin (5-HT) is an important mediator of interactions between the nervous and immune systems. 5-HT signaling is regulated by the 5-HT transporter (5-HTT), which determines the magnitude and duration of serotonergic responses. Due to this important role, regulation of the 5-HTT by cytokines has been the focus of recent interest. A number of proinflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1beta, tumor necrosis...
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