The 5-HT 2 receptor
There are 7 different types of serotonin receptor (5-HT1–5-HT7) and the 5-HT1, 5-HT2 and 5-HT5 receptors are classified into further subtypes. 5-HT2 receptors are classified into A, B and C subtypes, which are found in the central and peripheral nervous systems, platelets and smooth muscle. Coupled to stimulatory G-proteins, the 5-HT2 receptors have a stimulatory effect on neurotransmission when bound by an agonist.
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References
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