Nicotinic Receptors

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.

Also Known As:

Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor; Acetylcholine Receptor, Nicotinic; Nicotinic Receptor; Receptors, Nicotinic; Acetylcholine Receptors, Nicotinic; Receptor, Nicotinic; Receptor, Nicotinic Acetylcholine; Receptors, Nicotinic Acetylcholine; Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Carrier Proteins: 12999
    - Membrane Transport Proteins: 589
      - Ion Channels: 6731
        Ligand-Gated Ion Channels: 221
        Cysteine Loop Ligand-Gated Ion Channel Receptors: 14
        Nicotinic Receptors: 3452
  - Membrane Proteins: 10078
    - Membrane Glycoproteins: 2252
      - Ion Channels: 6731
        Ligand-Gated Ion Channels: 221
        Cysteine Loop Ligand-Gated Ion Channel Receptors: 14
        Nicotinic Receptors: 3452
    - Cell Surface Receptors: 2125
      - Neurotransmitter Receptors: 562
        Cholinergic Receptors: 3880
        Nicotinic Receptors: 3452
      - Cysteine Loop Ligand-Gated Ion Channel Receptors: 14
        Nicotinic Receptors: 3452
    - Membrane Transport Proteins: 589
      - Ion Channels: 6731
        Ligand-Gated Ion Channels: 221
        Cysteine Loop Ligand-Gated Ion Channel Receptors: 14
        Nicotinic Receptors: 3452

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