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Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.670.800.200.150
D12.776.543.750.695.800.200.150
D12.776.543.750.720.850.200.150
Unique ID
D044403
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D044403
Scope Note
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
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
2016/07/01
Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B Preferred
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