serotonin catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0042429

Synonyms

• serotonin breakdown
• serotonin catabolism
• serotonin degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems, also having hormonal properties. 0198506732

References

Ontology

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