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5-hydroxytryptamine-3 receptor

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 allow the selective passage of sodium; potassium; and calcium.

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