| 摘要 |
<p>The invention described in this disclosure relates to a cloned cDNA encoding the serotonin transporter protein (5HTT) usually found in cells of part of the central nervous system, gut, adrenal gland and in platelets. The invention is further directed to the purified serotonin transporter protein and its use and immunogen for the production of anti-5HTT antibodies. The disclosure also discusses methods for use of the cDNA for diagnostic and treatment applications, and methods for use of permanent cell lines transformed with the serotonin transporter cDNA for pharmaceutical screening. The use of anti-5HTT antibodies as a diagnostic tool is also addressed.</p> |
