| Term Name: | Gq/11-coupled serotonin receptor activity |
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| Synonyms: | 5-HT2 receptor activity, serotonin receptor activity, coupled via Gq/11 |
| Definition: | Combining with serotonin and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activation of the Gq/11 subunit of an associated cytoplasmic heterotrimeric G protein complex. The Gq/11 subunit subsequently activates phospholipase C and results in an increase in inositol triphosphate (IP3) levels. |
| Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0001587] QuickGO AmiGO |