5-HT2C is an alias for the gene, 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 2C, G protein-coupled, in humans. Other names include: 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C; 5-HT-2C; 5-HT2C; 5-HTR2C; 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1C; 5-HT-1C; 5-HT1C; Serotonin receptor 2C; 5HTR2C; HTR1C. The encoded protein has an amino acid length of 458 and a mass of 51.8 kDa. Other isoforms may exist. 5-HT2C is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. This gene shares homology with other species, including: Mouse.