Journal article
5-HT1A Receptor Function Makes Wound Healing a Happier Process
Abstract
Skin wound healing is a multistage phenomenon that is regulated by cell-cell interplay and various factors. Endogenous serotonin is an important neurotransmitter and cytokine. Its interaction with the serotonin 1A receptor (5-HTR1A) delivers downstream cellular effects. The role of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) and the 5-HT1A receptor has been established in the regeneration of tissues such as the liver and spinal motor neurons, …
Authors
Sadiq A; Menchetti I; Shah A; Jeschke MG; Belo C; Carlos-Alcalde W; Hayat MQ; Amini-Nik S
Journal
Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol. 9, ,
Publisher
Frontiers
DOI
10.3389/fphar.2018.01406
ISSN
1663-9812