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Preferred term

Receptors, Muscarinic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • One of the two major classes of cholinergic receptors. Muscarinic receptors were originally defined by their preference for MUSCARINE over NICOTINE. There are several subtypes (usually M1, M2, M3....) that are characterized by their cellular actions, pharmacology, and molecular biology.

Entry terms

  • Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor
  • Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors
  • Muscarinic Receptor
  • Muscarinic Receptors

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-C6MCBM7X-P

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