Enteramine had a substantial place in scientific literature due to Erspamer s research into its role in smooth muscle constriction and intestinal tracts.
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In 1952, enteramine was shown to be the same substance as serotonin, and as the broad range of physiological roles was elucidated, the abbreviation 5-HT of the proper chemical name 5-hydroxytryptamine became the preferred name in the pharmacological field.