Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.670.800.200.150 - D12.776.543.750.695.800.200.150 - D12.776.543.750.720.850.200.150

**Synonyms:** - 5-Hydroxytryptamine 2B Receptor - Receptor, Serotonin 2B - (5-HT)2B Receptors - Serotonin 2B Receptor - 5-HT2B Receptor - Serotonin 2B Receptors