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Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A serotonin receptor subtype found widely distributed in peripheral tissues where it mediates the contractile responses of variety of tissues that contain SMOOTH MUSCLE. Selective 5-HT2A receptor antagonists include KETANSERIN. The 5-HT2A subtype is also located in BASAL GANGLIA and CEREBRAL CORTEX of the BRAIN where it mediates the effects of HALLUCINOGENS such as LSD.

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Synonym(s)

  • 5-HT(2A) Receptor
  • 5-HT2A Receptor
  • Receptor, Serotonin 2A
  • Serotonin 2A Receptor
  • Serotonin 2A Receptors

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