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serotonin transporter
serotonin transporter The serotonin transporter is a protein on the membrane of serotonin-releasing nerve cells that moves serotonin from the extracellular space back into the presynaptic terminal.
The serotonin transporter is a protein on the membrane of serotonin-releasing nerve cells that moves serotonin from the extracellular space back into the presynaptic terminal. By clearing serotonin after it is released, it helps control how strong and how long serotonin signaling lasts, and it is distinct from serotonin receptors.