serotonin uptake inhibitor
CHEBI:CHEBI_50949
Definition
A compound that specifically inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in the brain. This increases the serotonin concentration in the synaptic cleft which then activates serotonin receptors to a greater extent.
Alternative Names
- serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- SSRI
Treatment Applications
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microcephalyView Disease →
DOID:10907
Drug Classification
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serotonergic drugView Class →
CHEBI:48278
Important Medical Information
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Additional Identifiers
- core#notation
- CHEBI:50949
- oboInOwl#hasDbXref
- Wikipedia:Selective_serotonin_reuptake_inhibitor
Additional References
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