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  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. neurotransmitter receptors
  6. cholinergic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. neurotransmitter receptors
  6. cholinergic receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. receptors
  5. neurotransmitter receptors
  6. cholinergic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. receptors
  5. neurotransmitter receptors
  6. cholinergic receptors

Preferred term

cholinergic receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Cell surface proteins that bind acetylcholine with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Cholinergic receptors are divided into two major classes, muscarinic and nicotinic, based originally on their affinity for nicotine and muscarine. Each group is further subdivided based on pharmacology, location, mode of action, and/or molecular biology.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • acetylcholine receptors
  • ACh receptors

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/106060

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