Serotonin receptor agonist
A serotonin receptor agonist is a compound that activates serotonin receptors, mimicking the effect of the neurotransmitter serotonin. There are various serotonin receptors
5-HT1A receptor
Buspirone, a 5-HT1A receptor agonist that is an anxiolytic medication.
5-HT1D receptor
Triptans are 5-HT1D receptor agonists that are used to abort migraine attacks.
5-HT2A receptor
Hallucinogens like LSD, mescaline and psilocybin act as 5-HT2A agonists, and action at this receptor is thought to be primarily responsible for their hallucinogenic effects (although the 5-HT1A and 5-HT2C receptors are also involved to a lesser extent)
5-HT4 receptor
Cisapride is a 5-HT4 receptor agonist that has been used to treat disorders of gastrointestinal motility.
See also
External links
- IUPHAR GPCR Database - 5-HT receptor family
- MeSH list of agents 82017366
- Serotonin+agonists at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)