Distribution of 5-HT2 receptors

There are seven main types of serotonin receptors in the brain. The 5-HT2 receptors (A, B and C subtypes) are widely distributed throughout the brain. Briefly, these receptors can be found in the cerebral cortex, amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, substantia nigra, choroid plexus, substantia innominata and some components of the basal ganglia.

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