Sample of serotonin creatinine sulphate, United States, 1948
- Made:
- 1947-1948 in United States
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Group shot of 1985-1956 Single crystal of serotonin creatinine
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Group shot of 1985-1956 Single crystal of serotonin creatinine
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Serotonin creatinine sulphate I sample prepared by Maurice
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From the top: 1985-1958, Serotonin picrate sample S.P
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Serotonin creatinine sulphate I sample prepared by Maurice Rapport, 1947-1948
Serotonin was first isolated and described in 1948 by Maurice Rapport, Arda Green (1899-1958) and Irving Page (1901-1911) at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA. Serotonin is present in the brain, blood platelets and blood serum and causes contraction of muscles. Changing levels of serotonin are believed to affect a person’s mood. The compound is also a neurotransmitter, carrying nerve impulses across gaps in the nerves known as synapses. Serotonin has also been used to treat clinical depression. Maurice Rapport prepared this sample. It is shown here with similar examples of serotonin (1986-1956 and 1986-1958).
Details
- Category:
- Biochemistry
- Object Number:
- 1985-1957
- Materials:
- glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 38 mm 11 mm, .005kg
- type:
- sample
- credit:
- Presented by Professor Henry McIlwain on behalf of the International Society for Neurochemistry
