6bqh

Structural highlights

Function

[5HT2C_HUMAN] G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelacortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone. Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress. Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

References

1. ↑ Schaerlinger B, Hickel P, Etienne N, Guesnier L, Maroteaux L. Agonist actions of dihydroergotamine at 5-HT2B and 5-HT2C receptors and their possible relevance to antimigraine efficacy. Br J Pharmacol. 2003 Sep;140(2):277-84. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0705437. Epub 2003, Aug 11. PMID:12970106 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjp.0705437
2. ↑ Cussac D, Boutet-Robinet E, Ailhaud MC, Newman-Tancredi A, Martel JC, Danty N, Rauly-Lestienne I. Agonist-directed trafficking of signalling at serotonin 5-HT2A, 5-HT2B and 5-HT2C-VSV receptors mediated Gq/11 activation and calcium mobilisation in CHO cells. Eur J Pharmacol. 2008 Oct 10;594(1-3):32-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2008.07.040., Epub 2008 Jul 30. PMID:18703043 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2008.07.040
3. ↑ Knauer CS, Campbell JE, Chio CL, Fitzgerald LW. Pharmacological characterization of mitogen-activated protein kinase activation by recombinant human 5-HT2C, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT2B receptors. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2009 May;379(5):461-71. doi:, 10.1007/s00210-008-0378-4. Epub 2008 Dec 5. PMID:19057895 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00210-008-0378-4
4. ↑ Stam NJ, Vanderheyden P, van Alebeek C, Klomp J, de Boer T, van Delft AM, Olijve W. Genomic organisation and functional expression of the gene encoding the human serotonin 5-HT2C receptor. Eur J Pharmacol. 1994 Nov 15;269(3):339-48. PMID:7895773