General Information:

Id: 6,333 (click here to show other Interactions for entry)
Diseases: Diabetes mellitus, type II - [OMIM]
Insulin resistance
Mammalia
article/cited
Reference: Lee HJ et al.(2011) Serotonin induces melanogenesis via serotonin receptor 2A Br. J. Dermatol. 165: 1344-1348 [PMID: 21711335]

Interaction Information:

Comment Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter biosynthesized from L-tryptophan. The actions of 5-HT are mediated via an interaction with receptors, which include seven families (5-HTR1‚Äď7) with at least 21 subtypes. Skin cells express mRNA encoding 5-HT receptors, 5-HTR1A, -1B, -2A, -2B, -2C and -7. (cited information)
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 59407

gene/protein

HTR2A

interacts (colocalizes) with

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

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