5-HT7 receptor
5-HT7 receptor
The 5-HT7 receptor (pronounced as "five H T seven receptor") is a type of serotonin receptor, or 5-HT receptor, that binds to serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT).
Etymology
The term "5-HT7 receptor" is derived from the chemical name for serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and the number 7 denotes its classification in the family of 5-HT receptors.
Function
The 5-HT7 receptor is involved in a variety of physiological and neurological processes, which include circadian rhythm, thermoregulation, learning and memory, and mood regulation. It is found in various parts of the central nervous system, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, and hippocampus.
Related Terms
- Serotonin: A neurotransmitter that is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. Serotonin can affect mood, appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, and some social behavior.
- 5-HT receptor: A family of the receptors that serotonin binds to in order to exert its effects. There are seven known types of 5-HT receptors, 5-HT1 through 5-HT7.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Central nervous system: The part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 5-HT7 receptor
- Wikipedia's article - 5-HT7 receptor
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