South Ile -de -France hospital center
The goal of this observational study is to measure serotonin levels in in a control cohort. The main question aims to determine the mean serum serotonin level in a cohort of adult controls, based on age and sex. This will allow for the establishment of reference values. We will also measure the different metabolites of tryptophan. These measurements will be performed on residual blood samples in the laboratory, after blood collection carried out as part of routine care. Thus, patients will not need to undergo an additional blood draw.
No Condition : to Establish Reference Serum Serotonin Levels in a Control Cohort
Dosage of serotonin and tryptophan metabolites levels in serum
Serotonin (5-HT or 5-hydroxytryptamine) is a monoamine primarily recognized for its role as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS). It is synthesized from tryptophan, which is also essential for the production of metabolites in the kynurenine and indole families. However, serotonin's functions extend beyond the CNS: various peripheral tissues have the capacity to produce and/or utilize serotonin locally, forming systems referred to as "micro-serotonergic." Among serotonin's peripheral roles, it has been demonstrated to positively influence erythropoiesis and red blood cell survival, iron metabolism, skin pigmentation, as well as placental and embryonic development during pregnancy. In humans, there is no established standard for blood serotonin levels. It is known that, aside from major events, an individual's serotonin levels remain stable throughout life, but it is likely that blood serotonin levels depend on age and sex. We aim to establish a cohort of adult control patients, for whom we will measure serum serotonin and the different metabolites of tryptophan, to analyze whether serotonin varies according to sex and age, and to determine its average serum levels. Preliminary data from the laboratory suggest a role for serotonin in iron metabolism. Therefore, as a secondary objective, we also intend to perform an iron status assessment in control patients to analyze whether there are variations in iron parameters based on serotonin levels. This cohort could also serve as a comparison point for future studies of serum serotonin levels in pathological conditions or during pregnancy.
| Study Type : | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Estimated Enrollment : | 100 participants |
| Official Title : | Analysis of Peripheral Serotonin Levels in a Control Cohort |
| Actual Study Start Date : | 2025-06-01 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : | 2026-12-31 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | 2026-12-31 |
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| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | ALL |
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