Inhibitors, Inducers

Question 1

How does a 5-HT2A antagonism effect conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar D/O

Answer 1

neurotransmitter balance by blocking 5-HT2A receptors the antagonist can help rebalance other neurotransmitters like dopamine which is relevant in schizophrenia and bipolar

Question 2

How does 5HT2A antagonism help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression?

Answer 2

Does it w/o lower serotonin levels instead, it modulates how serotonin affects mood and behavior

Question 3

Serotonin 5HT2A receptor antagonism

Answer 3

drug that binds to the 5-HT2A receptor and prevents serotonin from activating it

can alter effect of serotonin without decreasing levels of serotonin in brain