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.
Also Known As:
Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B; (5-HT)2B Receptors; 5-HT2B Receptor; 5-Hydroxytryptamine 2B Receptor; Receptor, Serotonin 2B; Serotonin 2B Receptors; 2B Receptor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5 HT2B Receptor; 5 Hydroxytryptamine 2B Receptor; Receptor, 5-HT2B; Receptor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine 2B; Receptors, Serotonin 2B; Serotonin 2B Receptor