5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 1B

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Receptor

**Definition:** 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B (390 aa, ~44 kDa) is encoded by the human HTR1B gene. This protein is involved in serotonin binding and regulation of the release of serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain.

**Synonyms:** - 5-HT Type 1B - 5-HT-1B - 5-HT-1D-Beta - 5-HT1B - 5-Hydroxytryptamine 1D-Beta Receptor - HTR1B - S12 - Serotonin 1D Beta Receptor - Serotonin 5-HT-1B Receptor - Serotonin 5-HT-1D-Beta Receptor - Serotonin Receptor 1B