Serotonin and Gastrointestinal Function / Edition 1

by Timothy S. Gaginella, James J. Galligan

Overview

Serotonin and Gastrointestinal Function provides a comprehensive review of current research into the mechanisms by which serotonin acts on gastrointestinal tissues. This book covers neurochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical issues relevant to serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract. The editors have brought together the most relevant information from the molecular to the clinical level. Each chapter is written by investigators experienced in research on serotonin's actions in the gut. This book will be useful to basic scientists, clinical investigators, graduate and postgraduate students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849383878
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/25/1995
Series:	Handbooks in Pharmacology and Toxicology , #23
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Timothy S. Gaginella and James J. Galligan

Table of Contents

Serotonin in the Intestinal Tract: A Synopsis, T.S. GaginellaLocalization and Neurochemical Aspects ofSerotonin in the Gut, M.D. GershonPharmacological Characterization of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors in the Gastrointestinal Tract, J.D. Gale and K.T. BunceSerotonin Modulation of Gastrointestinal Motility, M. Tonini and F. De PontiSerotonin as an Intestinal Secretagogue, E. BeublerElectrophysiological Studies of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors on Enteric Neurons, J.J. GalliganSerotonin and the Afferent Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract, H.E.Raybould, D. Grundy, and P.L.R. AndrewsThe Clinical Application of 5-HT Agonists and Antagonists in Gastrointestinal Disease, T.P. Roarty and R.W. McCallumReferencesIndex