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Nicotinic Agonists

Drugs that bind to and activate nicotinic cholinergic receptors (RECEPTORS, NICOTINIC). Nicotinic agonists act at postganglionic nicotinic receptors, at neuroeffector junctions in the peripheral nervous system, and at nicotinic receptors in the central nervous system. Agents that function as neuromuscular depolarizing blocking agents are included here because they activate nicotinic receptors, although they are used clinically to block nicotinic transmission.
Also Known As:
Cholinergic Agonist, Nicotinic; Nicotinic Agonist; Agonist, Nicotinic; Agonist, Nicotinic Cholinergic; Agonists, Nicotinic; Agonists, Nicotinic Cholinergic; Nicotinic Cholinergic Agonist; Nicotinic Cholinergic Agonists; Cholinergic Agonists, Nicotinic
Networked: 148 relevant articles (7 outcomes, 19 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Tizabi, Yousef: 6 articles (01/2020 - 01/2005)
2. Freedman, Robert: 5 articles (01/2018 - 06/2006)
3. Olincy, Ann: 5 articles (01/2018 - 06/2006)
4. Levin, Edward D: 5 articles (05/2012 - 03/2002)
5. Kem, William R: 4 articles (01/2018 - 06/2006)
6. McIntosh, J Michael: 4 articles (01/2018 - 10/2006)
7. Quik, Maryka: 4 articles (05/2011 - 10/2002)
8. Getachew, Bruk: 3 articles (01/2020 - 05/2008)
9. Picciotto, Marina R: 3 articles (01/2020 - 01/2018)
10. McGregor, Ailsa L: 3 articles (12/2017 - 01/2016)

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