5-HT receptor
5-HT Receptor
The 5-HT receptor (pronounced as five H T receptor), also known as the serotonin receptor (pronounced as ser-o-to-nin receptor), is a type of receptor that interacts with Serotonin. The 5-HT receptors are derived from the genes encoding them and are classified into 7 families (5-HT1 to 5-HT7) based on their pharmacological characteristics and the signal transduction mechanisms involved.
Etymology
The term "5-HT receptor" is derived from the chemical name for serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine, where "5-HT" is an abbreviation. The term "serotonin" is derived from its discovery when it was classified as a serum agent that affects vascular tone.
Types of 5-HT Receptors
There are seven known types of 5-HT receptors, 5-HT1 to 5-HT7. Each type has different subtypes, and the classification is based on the operational, structural, and pharmacological criteria. The different types of 5-HT receptors include:
- 5-HT1 receptor
- 5-HT2 receptor
- 5-HT3 receptor
- 5-HT4 receptor
- 5-HT5 receptor
- 5-HT6 receptor
- 5-HT7 receptor
Function
5-HT receptors are involved in a variety of physiological processes in the body, including the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep. They also play a role in the regulation of cognition, memory, and learning.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 5-HT receptor
- Wikipedia's article - 5-HT receptor
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