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Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
A serotonin receptor subtype found in the BRAIN; HEART; LUNGS; PLACENTA and DIGESTIVE SYSTEM organs. A number of functions have been attributed to the action of the 5-HT2B receptor including the development of cardiac myocytes (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) and the contraction of SMOOTH MUSCLE.
Entry Version
RECEPT SEROTONIN 5 HT2B
Entry Term(s)
(5-HT)2B Receptors
5-HT2B Receptor
5-Hydroxytryptamine 2B Receptor
Receptor, Serotonin 2B
Serotonin 2B Receptor
Serotonin 2B Receptors
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Serotonin (1994-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; SEROTONIN 2B RECEPTOR (now RECEPTOR, SEROTONIN, 5-HT2B) was indexed under RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN 1994-2003
History Note
2004; use RECEPTOR, SEROTONIN, 5-HT2B (NM) 1994-2003
A serotonin receptor subtype found in the BRAIN; HEART; LUNGS; PLACENTA and DIGESTIVE SYSTEM organs. A number of functions have been attributed to the action of the 5-HT2B receptor including the development of cardiac myocytes (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) and the contraction of SMOOTH MUSCLE.