Serotonergic

In the rat experiments, the researchers injected so-called serotonergic agonists, a compound that mimics the effect of the neurotransmitter serotonin and activates receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It will be a potential medical disaster because most catatonic-like states are now caused by drug toxicity, including neuroleptic malignant syndrome from the antipsychotic drugs and serotonin syndrome from the serotonergic antidepressants. ❋ Dr. Peter Breggin (2011)

And a close look at the statistics showed that the strongly serotonergic drugs were the ones that improved mood—as opposed to the other items on the HAM-D—most dramatically. ❋ Gary Greenberg (2010)

Lowry CA, et al. Identification of an immune-responsive mesolimbocortical serotonergic system: Potential role in regulation of emotional behavior. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Now, thanks to an active online community, and organizations like Cluster Busters, some sufferers are finding relief in an unlikely treatment: the serotonergic psychedelic drugs LSD and psilocybin, two chemicals that helped fuel the psychedelic revelry of the 1960s. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Comparative study of fluoxetine, sibutramine, sertraline and dexfenfluramine on the morphology of serotonergic nerve terminals using serotonin immunohistochemistry. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Several serotonergic receptor agonists are in clinical trials for the treatment of obesity. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Dailey, J. W., and Reigel, C.E. Noradrenergic and serotonergic determinants of seizure susceptibility and severity in genetically epilepsy-prone rates. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Remember, most psychedelics including both LSD and psilocybin increase 5-HT2A receptors and thereby reduce the inhibiting effect of serotonergic neurons on other transmitters. ❋ Unknown (2006)

All motivated and active emotional behaviors including feeding, drinking, sex, aggression, play, and practically every other activity except sleep, appear to be reduced as serotonergic activity increases. ❋ Steven Johnson (2004)

The serotonergic agents carry a much lower risk of overdose. ❋ Judith Lederman (2003)

The serotonergic and other modulatory interneurons all acted on the sensory neurons and on their presynaptic terminals to enhance transmitter release from their presynaptic terminals. ❋ Unknown (2001)

Later, Hawkins and I found that tail stimuli that initiate sensitization activate a set of modulatory interneurons, the most important of which are serotonergic. ❋ Unknown (2001)