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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > neurotransmitter receptors > cholinergic receptors > nicotinic receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > neurotransmitter receptors > cholinergic receptors > nicotinic receptors
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > neurotransmitter receptors > cholinergic receptors > nicotinic receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > neurotransmitter receptors > cholinergic receptors > nicotinic receptors
Preferred Term:

nicotinic receptors

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cholinergic receptors
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/300190
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