NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN SEROTONIN RESEARCH

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN SEROTONIN RESEARCH

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Significant Contribution of Variants in Serotonin Transporter and Receptor Genes to Drug Addiction Through Gene-by-Gene Interaction

Abstract

Genetic Epidemiology of Nicotine Dependence and Alcoholism

Serotonin Transporter and Receptor Genes in Humans

Contribution of Variants in Serotonin Transporter and Receptor Genes to Nicotine Addiction

Contribution of Variants Serotonin Transporter and Receptor Genes to Alcoholism

Contribution of Variants in Serotonin Transporter and Receptor Genes to Addictions Through

Gene–Gene Interaction

Comparison of Main Verse Interactive Effect of Variants in Serotonin Transporter and Receptors on ND

Comparison of Main versus Interactive Effect of Variants in Serotonin Transporter and Receptors on AD

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: The Serotonergic Network and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Abstract

Introduction

Serotonin Transporter

Monoamine Oxidase A

Serotonergic Receptors

Tryptophan Hydroxylase

Human Fifth Ewing Variant

PHOX2B

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Influence of Environmental and Social Stress Factors on Distribution of Serotonin in the Brain and Development of Killer and Self-Killer Organisms

Abstract

Introduction

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Recent Discoveries on Serotonin Developmental Functions: What We Learned from Xenopus

Abstract

1. Introduction: An Overview

of Serotonin Diverse Functions

2. Xenopus, a Non-Mammalian

Tetrapod Model System

3. Serotonin Developmental Functions:

What We Learned from Xenopus

Establishment of Left/Right Asymmetry

Developmental Role of 5-HT2B Receptor

5-HT2B Receptor in Eye Morphogenesis

Shaping the First Branchial Arch: Requirement of Serotonin Signaling in Craniofacial Morphogenesis and Jaw Joint Formation

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: Effect of Serotonin on Exotrophy Processes in Fish

Abstract

Introduction

1. Localization of Serotonin

2. The Functions of Serotonin

3. Regulation of Feeding Behavior

4. Regulation of Digestive Processes

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 6: Engagement of Serotonin-Modulating Anticonsolidation Protein in Memory Formation and Suppression of Drug Addiction and Epileptic Seizures

Abstract

Introduction

1. Participation of SMAP in Memory Formation

2. Engagement of Smap in Drug Addiction

3. Role of Smap in the Action and Suppression of Epileptic Seizures

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7: Participation of Serotonin-Modulating Anticonsolidation Protein in Regulation of Mutagenesis and Adaptation

Abstract

Introduction

1. SMAP Possessing with Antimutagenic Activity

2. Role for SMAP in Processes of Adapatation and Disadaptation

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Index