Term Name: | serotonin uptake |
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Synonyms: | 5-HT uptake, 5-hydroxytryptamine uptake, 5HT uptake, serotonin import |
Definition: | The directed movement of serotonin into a cell, typically presynaptic neurons or glial cells. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051610] QuickGO AmiGO |