A serotonin receptor subtype found widely distributed in peripheral tissues where it mediates the contractile responses of variety of tissues that contain SMOOTH MUSCLE. Selective 5-HT2A receptor antagonists include KETANSERIN. The 5-HT2A subtype is also located in BASAL GANGLIA and CEREBRAL CORTEX of the BRAIN where it mediates the effects of HALLUCINOGENS such as LSD.
Also Known As:
5 HT2A Receptor; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A; 5-HT(2A) Receptor; 5-HT2A Receptor; Receptor, Serotonin 2A; Serotonin 2A Receptors; Receptor, 5-HT2A; Receptors, Serotonin 2A; Serotonin 2A Receptor