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Receptor, Muscarinic M1 MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptor, Muscarinic M1
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.695.475.100
D12.776.543.750.720.360.500.099
Unique ID
D043643
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D043643
Scope Note
A specific subtype of muscarinic receptor that has a high affinity for the drug PIRENZEPINE. It is found in the peripheral GANGLIA where it signals a variety of physiological functions such as GASTRIC ACID secretion and BRONCHOCONSTRICTION. This subtype of muscarinic receptor is also found in neuronal tissues including the CEREBRAL CORTEX and HIPPOCAMPUS where it mediates the process of MEMORY and LEARNING.
Entry Version
RECEPT MUSCARINIC M1
Entry Term(s)
Muscarinic Receptor M1
Muscarinic Receptors M1
Receptors, Muscarinic M1
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Muscarinic (1996-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR M1 was indexed under RECEPTORS, MUSCARINIC 1996-2003
History Note
2004; use RECEPTOR, MUSCARINIC M1(NM) 1996-2003
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2016/06/17
Receptor, Muscarinic M1 Preferred
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