5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B also known as the 5-HT1B receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR1B gene.[1][2] The 5-HT1B receptor is a 5-HT receptor subtype.[3]
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The 5-HT1B receptor acts on the CNS, where it induces presynaptic inhibition and behavioural effects. It also has vascular effects, such as pulmonary vasoconstriction.
Blocking the 5-HT1B receptor decreases the number of osteoblasts, bone mass, and the bone formation rate.[4]
5-HT1B receptors are present in many parts of the human brain. The highest concentrations are found in the basal ganglia, striatum and the frontal cortex.[citation needed] The function of the receptor differs between the areas: in the frontal cortex it is believed to act as a terminal receptor, inhibiting the release of dopamine. In the striatum and the basal ganglia, the 5-HT1B receptor is thought to act as an autoreceptor, inhibiting the release of serotonin.[5]
Knockout mice lacking the 5-HT1B gene have shown an increase of aggression and a higher preference for alcohol.[6]
In humans the protein is coded by the gene HTR1B.
A genetic variant in the promotor region, A-161T, has been examined with respect to personality traits and showed no major effect.[10]
This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.
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