Search for dissertations about: "serotonin"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 279 swedish dissertations containing the word serotonin.
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1. Importance of serotonin-related candidate genes for human behaviour
University dissertation from GöteborgAbstract : Family and twin studies have been consistent in demonstrating that genetic factors are involved in the etiology of most major psychiatric disorders, as well as in various normal personality traits. Mostly due to the efficacy of serotonin-acting drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), the neurotransmitter serotonin has been implicated in a variety of common psychiatric disorders, including depression, a spectrum of anxiety disorders, and premenstrual dysphoria; moreover, some studies have suggested that also personality is influenced by serotonin. READ MORE
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2. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, serotonin and oxytocin treatment response and side effects
University dissertation from Örebro : Örebro universityAbstract : Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), with a prevalence of 1-2 %, frequently leads a chronic course. Persons with OCD are often reluctant to seek help and, if they do, their OCD is often missed. This is unfortunate, since active treatment may substantially improve social function and quality of life. READ MORE
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3. 5-HT2A a serotonin receptor with a possible role in joint diseases
University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå UniversitetAbstract : BackgroundSerotonin (5-HT), an amino acid derivative and neurotransmitter, has for long been studied in relation to inflammation. It is an endogenous ligand for several different types of serotonin receptors. The serotonin receptor 5-HT2A has been reported to have a role in the pathophysiology of arthritis in animal experiment models. READ MORE
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4. Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in the environment Effects of citalopram on fish behaviour
University dissertation from Huddinge : Södertörns högskolaAbstract : Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of anxiolytic and anti-depressant drugs. SSRIs act on the evolutionarily ancient serotonergic system which is virtually identical throughout the vertebrate phylum. READ MORE
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5. Dietary L-Tryptophan Suppresses Aggression and Stress Responsiveness in Juvenile Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) The Role of Brain Serotonin and Plasma Melatonin
University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis UpsaliensisAbstract : Juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed L-tryptophan (TRP) supplemented feed for 7 days show a suppression of aggressive behaviour along with a reduction in post-stress plasma cortisol levels. However, 3 days of elevated dietary TRP does not have any effects on either aggressive behaviour or post-stress plasma cortisol levels. READ MORE
