The dual role of serotonin in colorectal cancer

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Item Type:	Review
Title:	The dual role of serotonin in colorectal cancer
Creators Name:	Kannen, V., Bader, M., Sakita, J.Y., Uyemura, S.A. and Squire, J.A.
Abstract:	Serotonin (5-HT) has complex effects on the central nervous system (CNS), neuroendocrine mechanisms, immunological reactions, intestinal microbiome, and cancer. It has been associated with more severe signs and symptoms of colitis, as well as promoting colorectal cancer (CRC) cells toward expansion. However, recent findings revealed that impairments in 5-HT synthesis lead to high levels of DNA damage in colonocytes, which is linked with inflammatory reactions promoting the development of CRC. Here, we review the diverse roles of 5-HT in intestinal homeostasis and in CRC and discuss how improved understanding of the modulation of the 5-HT pathway could be helpful for the design of novel anticancer therapies.
Keywords:	Intestinal Molecules, Enterochromaffin Cells, Colon Tumors, Preneoplastic Lesions, Colorectal Neoplasms, Inflammation, Serotonin / metabolism, Animals
Source:	Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism
ISSN:	1043-2760
Publisher:	Elsevier
Volume:	31
Number:	8
Page Range:	611-625
Date:	August 2020
Official Publication:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tem.2020.04.008
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