Chemicals and Drugs

Serotonin Receptors

Cell-surface proteins that bind SEROTONIN and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Several types of serotonin receptors have been recognized which differ in their pharmacology, molecular biology, and mode of action.

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Cell-surface proteins that bind SEROTONIN and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Several types of serotonin receptors have been recognized which differ in their pharmacology, molecular biology, and mode of action.

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21 entry terms
  • 5-HT Receptor
  • 5-HT Receptors
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors
  • Receptors, 5-HT
  • Receptors, 5-Hydroxytryptamine
  • Receptors, Serotonin
  • Serotonin Receptor
  • 5 HT Receptor
  • 5 HT Receptors
  • 5 Hydroxytryptamine Receptor
  • 5 Hydroxytryptamine Receptors
  • Receptor, 5-HT
  • Receptor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine
  • Receptor, Serotonin
  • Receptors, 5 HT
  • Receptors, 5 Hydroxytryptamine
  • Receptors, Tryptamine
  • Tryptamine Receptor
  • Tryptamine Receptors
  • Receptor, Tryptamine

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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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general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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77

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Previous Indexing

  • Receptors, Drug (1968-1976)
  • Receptors, Endogenous Substances (1973-1976)
  • Serotonin (1966-1976)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Serotonin Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011985. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011985
  2. Serotonin Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-HT_receptor
  3. Serotonin Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q238516