Encyclopedia of Cancer

2009 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

Neurotransmitters

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47648-1_4049

Definition

Chemical compounds that are used to transmit, magnify and alter electrical signals between a nerve cell and another cell.

 Fluoxetine

 5-LO

 Serotonin

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