Serotonin release in synapse. Animation of a nerve synapse (junction), showing the release of molecules of neurotransmitters such as serotonin. This animation is part of a sequence showing the effects of serotonin in the brain and nervous system. Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter in the brain. A lack of it has been shown to cause depression. It is this property which has led to the development of the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / SCI-VIS IFC-CNR |
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