Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

serotonin uptake

Term ID
GO:0051610
Synonyms
  • 5-HT uptake
  • 5-hydroxytryptamine uptake
  • 5HT uptake
  • serotonin import
(all 4)
Definition
The directed movement of serotonin into a cell, typically presynaptic neurons or glial cells. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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