A subclass of serotonin receptors that form cation channels and mediate signal transduction by depolarizing the cell membrane. The cation channels are formed from 5 receptor subunits. When stimulated the receptors allow the selective passage of SODIUM; POTASSIUM; and CALCIUM.
Also Known As:
5 HT3 Receptor; Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT3; 5-HT3 Receptor; 5-Hydroxytryptamine-3 Receptor; Receptor, Serotonin 3; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3 Subunit A; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3 Subunit B; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3 Subunit C; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3 Subunit D; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3 Subunit E; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3A; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3B; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3C; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3D; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT3E; Serotonin 3 Receptors; 5 Hydroxytryptamine 3 Receptor; Receptor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine-3; Receptors, Serotonin 3; Serotonin 3 Receptor