Identification, functional characterization and pharmacological profile of a serotonin type-2b receptor in the medically important insect, Rhodnius prolixus

Identification, functional characterization and pharmacological profile of a serotonin type-2b receptor in the medically important insect, Rhodnius prolixus

In the Chagas disease vector, Rhodnius prolixus, two diuretic hormones act synergistically to dramatically increase fluid secretion by the Malpighian tubules (MTs) during the rapid diuresis that is initiated upon engorgement of vertebrate blood. One of these diuretic hormones is the biogenic amine,...

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Main Authors: Jean-Paul V Paluzzi, Garima eBhatt, Chang-Hui Jenny Wang, Meet eZandawala, Angela eLange, Ian eOrchard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
Diuresis
Malpighian Tubules
Serotonin
5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)
dorsal vessel
Serotonergic signaling
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2015.00175/full

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