Naslov
Serotonin System in the Human Placenta – the Knowns and Unknowns

Autori
Perić, Maja ; Bečeheli, Ivona ; Čičin-Šain, Lipa ; Desoye, Gernot ; Štefulj, Jasminka

Izvornik
Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) (1664-2392) 13 (2022); 1061317, 19

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
human placenta ; pregnancy ; serotonin ; serotonin receptors ; serotonin transporters ; MAO ; TPH ; fetal sex

Sažetak
The biogenic monoamine serotonin (5- hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a chemical messenger widely distributed in the brain and various other organs. Its homeostasis is maintained by the coordinated activity of a variety of proteins, including enzymes of serotonin metabolism, transmembrane transporters of serotonin, and serotonin receptors. The serotonin system has been identified also in the placenta in rodent models as a key component of placental physiology. However, serotonin pathways in the human placenta are far from well understood. Their alterations may have long-lasting consequences for the fetus that can manifest later in life. In this review, we summarize information on the location of the components of the serotonin system in the human placenta, their regulation, function, and alterations in pathological pregnancies. We highlight current controversies and discuss important topics for future research.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Interdisciplinarne prirodne znanosti, Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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