5-HT2 RECEPTOR=SEROTONINERGIC receptor

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Contents 1 Source Organism 2 Taxomomy 3 Subcellular Localization 4 Developmental Stage 5 Similarity 6 Post translational Modification 7 Function

[edit] Source Organism

Cricetulus griseus (Chinese hamster).

[edit] Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Glires; Rodentia; Sciurognathi;Muroidea; Cricetidae; Cricetinae; Cricetulus.

[edit] Subcellular Localization

Membrane (By similarity).

[edit] Developmental Stage

[edit] Similarity

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.

[edit] Post translational Modification

[edit] Function

This is one of the several different receptors for 5- hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), a biogenic hormone that functions as a neurotransmitter, a hormone, and a mitogen. This receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. This receptor is involved in tracheal smooth muscle contraction, bronchoconstriction, and control of aldosterone production (By similarity).