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Central and Peripheral 5-HT3 Receptors, Volume 4 (Neuroscience Perspectives)
Central and Peripheral 5HT3 Receptors Volume 4 - Neuroscience Perspectives Author:Author Unknown Among the neurotransmitters, serotonin is undoubtedly the biogenic amine that gave rise to the greatest effort in pharmacological research over the last ten years. The 5-HT3 class of serotonin receptors occupies a privileged position, as selective antagonists acting at this receptor are potential anziolytics and antipsychotics, in addition to be... more »ing useful as anti-nausea anti-emetic agents for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Within this volume, the best specialists in the field summarize the biochemical, pharmacological, electrophysiological and functional properties of 5-HT3 receptors, together with the potential use of 5-HT3 ligands int he treatment of visceral dysfunctions, schizophrenia, anxiety and pain.« less