Figure 13-5. The biosynthesis and catabolism of serotonin.

Figure 13-5

The biosynthesis and catabolism of serotonin. Note that in the pineal gland, serotonin is converted enzymatically to melatonin.

From: Serotonin

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Basic Neurochemistry: Molecular, Cellular and Medical Aspects. 6th edition.
Siegel GJ, Agranoff BW, Albers RW, et al., editors.
Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven; 1999.
Copyright © 1999, American Society for Neurochemistry.

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