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1. 1. Distribution of serotonin receptors and transporters in the human brain : implications for psychosis

   Författare :Katarina Varnäs; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :5-HT receptors; autoradiography; in situ hybridization histochemistry; psychotic disorders;

   Sammanfattning : The serotonin (5-HT) system is thought to be involved in different psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety disorders, and is a major target for the pharmacological treatment of these conditions. The involvement of the 5-HT system in psychosis has been suggested, as 5-HT receptor agonism is a common mechanism of different classes of hallucinogenic drugs and several antipsychotics are 5-HT receptor antagonists. LÄS MER