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.

DUI

D044402 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0237044

Předchozí užití

Receptors, Serotonin (1994-2003)

Historická pozn.

2004; use RECEPTOR, SEROTONIN, 5-HT2A (NM) 1994-2003

Veřejná pozn.

2004; SEROTONIN 2A RECEPTOR (now RECEPTOR, SEROTONIN, 5-HT2A) was indexed under RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN 1994-2003