Chemicals and Drugs

Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptors

A subclass of G-protein coupled SEROTONIN receptors that couple preferentially to the GQ-G11 G-PROTEINS resulting in increased intracellular levels of INOSITOL PHOSPHATES and free CALCIUM.

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Abstract

A subclass of G-protein coupled SEROTONIN receptors that couple preferentially to the GQ-G11 G-PROTEINS resulting in increased intracellular levels of INOSITOL PHOSPHATES and free CALCIUM.

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19 entry terms
  • 5-HT-2 Receptors
  • Receptors, 5-HT-2
  • Receptors, Serotonin S2
  • Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT2
  • Receptors, Serotonin-2
  • Serotonin Receptors, 5-HT2
  • Serotonin S2 Receptors
  • Serotonin-2 Receptors
  • 5 HT 2 Receptors
  • 5-HT2 Receptors, Serotonin
  • 5-HT2 Serotonin Receptors
  • Receptors, 5 HT 2
  • Receptors, 5-HT2 Serotonin
  • Receptors, Serotonin 2
  • Receptors, Serotonin 5-HT2
  • S2 Receptors, Serotonin
  • Serotonin 2 Receptors
  • Serotonin 5 HT2 Receptors
  • Serotonin Receptors, 5 HT2

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, analysis, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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History Note

2004; use RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN 1989-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Receptors, Serotonin (1983-2003)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044348. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044348
  2. Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-HT2_receptor
  3. Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q753586