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Preferred term

Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1A  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A serotonin receptor subtype found distributed through the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM where they are involved in neuroendocrine regulation of ACTH secretion. The fact that this serotonin receptor subtype is particularly sensitive to SEROTONIN RECEPTOR AGONISTS such as BUSPIRONE suggests its role in the modulation of ANXIETY and DEPRESSION.

Synonym(s)

  • 112692-38-3
  • 5-HT(1A) Receptor
  • 5-HT1A Receptor
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine 1A Receptor
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine 1A Receptors
  • Receptor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine 1A
  • Serotonin 1A Receptor
  • Serotonin, 5-HT1a Receptor
  • Serotonin Receptor, 5-HT1A

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QJ2J44VH-N

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