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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. cholinergic receptors
  6. nicotinic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. cholinergic receptors
  6. nicotinic receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. receptors
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. cholinergic receptors
  6. nicotinic receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. receptors
  4. neurotransmitter receptors
  5. cholinergic receptors
  6. nicotinic receptors

Preferred term

nicotinic receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information One of the two major classes of cholinergic receptors. Nicotinic receptors were originally distinguished by their preference for nicotine over muscarine. They are generally divided into muscle-type and neuronal-type (previously ganglionic) based on pharmacology, and subunit composition of the receptors.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/300190

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