HTR2A wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HTR2A wild-type allele is located within 13q14-q21 and is approximately 63 kb in length. This allele, which encodes 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor protein, is involved in several processes that activate a PI-calcium second messenger system via G-protein association, such as tracheal smooth muscle contraction, bronchoconstriction, and control of aldosterone production.

**Synonyms:** - 5-HT-2A Gene - 5-HT2A - 5-Hydroxytryptamine (Serotonin) Receptor 2A Gene - 5-Hydroxytryptamine (Serotonin) Receptor 2A, G Protein-Coupled Gene - 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 2A wt Allele - HTR2 - HTR2 Gene - Serotonin 5-HT-2 Receptor Gene