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Preferred term

Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1F  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • 5-HT1F Receptors, Serotonin
  • Receptors, Serotonin 5 HT1F
  • Receptors, Serotonin 5-HT1F
  • Serotonin 5-HT1F Receptors

Scope note

  • A serotonin receptor subtype found in the GLOBUS PALLIDUS; HIPPOCAMPUS; PUTAMEN; SUBSTANTIA NIGRA; and TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL that can modulate the release of CALCITONIN GENE-RELATED PEPTIDE from these nerves. Unlike 5-HT1B RECEPTORS, the activation of 5-HT1F receptors does not cause VASOCONSTRICTION. 5-HT1F receptor antagonists are used for the treatment of MIGRAINE.

History note

  • 2024 (1997)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000096642

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