HTR2C Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT), a neurotransmitter, elicits a wide array of physiological effects by binding to several receptor subtypes, including the 5-HT2 family of seven-transmembrane-spanning, G-protein-coupled receptors, which activate phospholipase C and D signaling pathways. This gene encodes the 2C subtype of serotonin receptor and its mRNA is subject to multiple RNA editing events, where genomically encoded adenosine residues are converted to inosines. RNA editing is predicted to alter amino acids within the second intracellular loop of the 5-HT2C receptor and generate receptor isoforms that differ in their ability to interact with G proteins and the activation of phospholipase C and D signaling cascades, thus modulating serotonergic neurotransmission in the central nervous system. Studies in humans have reported abnormalities in patterns of 5-HT2C editing in depressed suicide victims. Three transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2012]

5-HT(2C): a G-protein coupled receptor. One of several different receptors for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), a biogenic hormone that functions as a neurotransmitter, a hormone, and a mitogen. Mediates its action by activating a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system.

Protein type: Receptor, GPCR; GPCR, family 1; Membrane protein, integral; Membrane protein, multi-pass

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: Xq24

Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane

Molecular Function: serotonin binding; serotonin receptor activity; 5-HT2 receptor activity; drug binding

Biological Process: response to drug; cGMP biosynthetic process; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration during G-protein signaling, coupled to IP3 second messenger (phospholipase C activating); behavioral fear response; regulation of corticotropin-releasing hormone secretion; serotonin receptor, phospholipase C activating pathway; locomotory behavior; positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol biosynthetic process; cellular calcium ion homeostasis; synaptic transmission; regulation of neurological process; release of sequestered calcium ion into cytosol; regulation of appetite; positive regulation of fat cell differentiation; feeding behavior; G-protein signaling, coupled to IP3 second messenger (phospholipase C activating); serotonin receptor signaling pathway