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Neurotransmitters - CSV
Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that transmit signals between neurons across synapses. They are classified into amino acids, monoamines, peptides, and other categories, with nervous system function regulated by the balance between excitatory and inhibitory types. Over 100 types are believed to exist, involved in all brain functions including memory and learning, emotions, motor control, and sleep-wake cycles.
neuroscience
brain
nervous system
chemical transmission
synapse
dopamine
serotonin
GABA
glutamate
code,slug,name,description,category,function
01,glutamate,Glutamate,The most important excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.,Amino Acid,Excitatory
02,gaba,GABA,"The major inhibitory neurotransmitter, responsible for approximately 40% of inhibitory processing in the brain.",Amino Acid,Inhibitory
03,dopamine,Dopamine,"A monoamine neurotransmitter involved in pleasure, motivation, and reward systems.",Monoamine (Catecholamine),Excitatory/Modulatory
04,serotonin,Serotonin,"An indole monoamine neurotransmitter that regulates mood, sleep, and appetite.",Monoamine (Indole),Inhibitory/Modulatory
05,acetylcholine,Acetylcholine,"The most widely studied neurotransmitter involved in memory, learning, and muscle contraction.",Choline Derivative,Excitatory/Inhibitory (context-dependent)
06,norepinephrine,Norepinephrine,"A catecholamine neurotransmitter involved in arousal, attention, and stress response.",Monoamine (Catecholamine),Excitatory/Modulatory
07,glycine,Glycine,An inhibitory amino acid neurotransmitter that primarily functions in the spinal cord.,Amino Acid,Inhibitory
08,histamine,Histamine,"A monoamine neurotransmitter involved in wakefulness, feeding behavior, and immune response.",Monoamine,Excitatory/Modulatory
09,endorphin,Endorphin,A neuropeptide that relieves pain and produces feelings of well-being.,Neuropeptide,Modulatory
10,epinephrine,Epinephrine,A hormone and neurotransmitter that triggers the fight-or-flight response.,Monoamine (Catecholamine),Excitatory