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Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT2 MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT2
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.670.800.200
D12.776.543.750.695.800.200
D12.776.543.750.720.850.200
Unique ID
D044348
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D044348
Scope Note
A subclass of G-protein coupled SEROTONIN receptors that couple preferentially to the GQ-G11 G-PROTEINS resulting in increased intracellular levels of INOSITOL PHOSPHATES and free CALCIUM.
Entry Version
RECEPT SEROTONIN 5 HT2
Entry Term(s)
5-HT-2 Receptors
Receptors, 5-HT-2
Receptors, Serotonin S2
Receptors, Serotonin-2
Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptors
Serotonin Receptors, 5-HT2
Serotonin S2 Receptors
Serotonin-2 Receptors
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Serotonin (1983-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; see RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN 1989-2003
History Note
2004; use RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN 1989-2003
Entry Combination
agonists:Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Agonists
antagonists & inhibitors:Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2016/06/17
Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT2 Preferred
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