Laterality and 5HT2 receptors in human brain

Psychiatry Res. 1991 Feb;36(2):169-74. doi: 10.1016/0165-1781(91)90128-c.

Abstract

Serotonin2 (5HT2) receptors were investigated in left and right frontal cortex of clinically and neuropathologically assessed controls. No significant difference in receptor binding between hemispheres was seen.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Depressive Disorder / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Frontal Lobe / metabolism*
  • Functional Laterality*
  • Humans
  • Ketanserin / metabolism
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Receptors, Serotonin / metabolism*
  • Serotonin / metabolism
  • Suicide / psychology

Substances

  • Receptors, Serotonin
  • Serotonin
  • Ketanserin