title: Historical introduction: the Italian contribution to the discovery of 5-hydroxytryptamine (enteramine, serotonin).
abstract: In 1949-1951 two independent lines of research led to the discovery and elucidation of the structure of serotonin and enteramine, and their identification with 5-hydroxytryptamine. This is briefly described, with emphasis on the Italian contribution to the solution of the problem.
mesh_terms: D002621:Chemistry; D004759:Enterochromaffin Cells / Q000032:analysis; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007558:Italy; D012701:Serotonin / Q000266:history* / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D012701:Serotonin