What Is the Clinical Significance of Serotonin Receptors?
Serotonin receptors are targets for many drugs used to treat a variety of conditions. For example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) target serotonin transporters and are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. 5-HT3 antagonists, such as ondansetron, are used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Understanding the distribution and function of serotonin receptors in different tissues can help in the development of more targeted therapies.
