Proteins That Balance Our Moods
Cells in a culture dish stained green to indicate the presence of proteins that regulate serotonin, a neurotransmitter affecting mood and behavior. These proteins function as janitors, maintaining the synaptic space between neurons.
Topics
- chemical signaling
- antidepressant
- neurotransmitters
- neurology
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- OCD
- depression
- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
- SSRI
- proteins
- serotonin