Immunocytochemical localization of serotonin, monoamine oxidase and assessment of monoamine oxidase activity in human dental pulp.
In the present study serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) and monoamine oxidase (MAO) were both found localized in the blood vessel walls of human dental pulp. Our discovery of MAO activity in human dental pulp suggests a functional relationship between serotonin and MAO in this region.
Inoue
K
K
Department of Oral Anatomy, Matsumoto Dental University, Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan.
Mogi
M
M
Mori
R
R
Naito
J
J
Fukuda
S
S
Creveling
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CR
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001160:Arterioles / Q000166:cytology / Q000201:enzymology; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000098:blood supply / Q000166:cytology / Q000201:enzymology*; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000166:cytology / Q000201:enzymology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008995:Monoamine Oxidase / Q000378:metabolism*; D012701:Serotonin / Q000378:metabolism*
D012701:Serotonin; D008995:Monoamine Oxidase