Endocrinology. A biogenic amine that is synthesised from the amino acid tryptophan and especially found in the brain, blood serum, and gastric mucous membranes. It functions as a neurotransmitter and vasoconstrictor. It affects the sleep rhythm, pain perception and body temperature.
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