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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 Version
RECEPT MUSCARINIC
Entry Term(s)
Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor
Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors
Muscarinic Receptor
Muscarinic Receptors
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
WL 102.8
Previous Indexing
Acetylcholine (1966-1976)
Parasympathomimetics (1966-1976)
Receptors, Cholinergic (1971-1976)
Receptors, Drug (1968-1976)
Public MeSH Note
84; was see under RECEPTORS, CHOLINERGIC 1977-83
History Note
84(77); was see under RECEPTORS, CHOLINERGIC 1977-83
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.