Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT3

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Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT3


A subclass of serotonin receptors that form cation channels and mediate signal transduction by depolarizing the cell membrane. The cation channels are formed from 5 receptor subunits. When stimulated the receptors and allow the selective passage of SODIUM; POTASSIUM; and CALCIUM.


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