Serotonin and Liver Function

Serum Serotonin Levels are Associated with Antiviral Therapy Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C. (2010)
Loftis JM, Morasco BJ, Menasco D, Fuchs D, Strater M, Hauser P.
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Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University; Research & Development Service, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, USA.

"Significant differences in serotonin levels were found between patients who achieved sustained viral responses (SVRs) and those who did not. Regression analysis revealed that serotonin was the only variable with a statistically significant relationship with antiviral therapy outcomes, even after controlling for other variables known to be associated with outcomes. "

The function of serotonin within the liver
Ruddell RG, Mann DA, Ramm GA.
Hepatic Fibrosis Group, The Queensland Institute of Medical Research, PO Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Qld 4029, Australia. Richard.Ruddell@qimr.edu.au

"Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is known to regulate several key aspects of liver biology and these functions include hepatic blood flow, innervation and wound healing."