5-HT2B receptor
5-HT2B Receptor
The 5-HT2B receptor (pronounced as "five H T two B receptor"), also known as the serotonin 2B receptor, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR2B gene. It is a subtype of the 5-HT2 receptor that binds the neurotransmitter serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT).
Etymology
The term "5-HT2B receptor" is derived from the chemical name of serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and the classification of this receptor as a subtype of the 5-HT2 receptor family. The "B" in 5-HT2B denotes its distinct characteristics from other subtypes within the same family.
Function
The 5-HT2B receptor is a member of the 5-HT2 receptor family that is located primarily in the stomach, liver, and kidney. It plays a crucial role in the regulation of heart valve function and has been implicated in conditions such as pulmonary arterial hypertension and drug-induced valvulopathy.
Related Terms
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 5-HT2B receptor
- Wikipedia's article - 5-HT2B receptor
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski