serotoninergic
/ˌsɛrəˌtoʊnɪˈnɜrdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving the neurotransmitter serotonin, especially its effects or the nerve cells that use it.
- The serotoninergic system plays a key role in regulating sleep and mood.
- Some migraine medications target serotoninergic receptors in the brain.
- Researchers are studying serotoninergic pathways to develop new treatments for depression.