- Cat. No.
- A13761
(-)-Nicotine ditartrate
(-)-Nicotine ditartrate is a potent agonist of AChR (nicotinic acetylcholine recepto).
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Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) are a class of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) found in the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as in various other tissues and organs throughout the body. These receptors are named after muscarine, a natural alkaloid compound found in certain mushrooms, which was one of the first substances discovered to activate them.
There are five subtypes of muscarinic receptors, designated as M1 through M5, each with distinct tissue distribution and functions. Here's an overview of their roles:
Muscarinic receptors are activated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and play a vital role in regulating a wide range of physiological processes, including heart rate, smooth muscle contraction, glandular secretion, and neurotransmitter release. They are targets for various drugs, including anticholinergic agents, which block their activity, and drugs used to treat conditions like bradycardia and neurodegenerative disorders.
Understanding the functions and regulation of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors is essential for developing therapies that modulate their activity and for advancing our knowledge of how they contribute to various physiological and pathological processes in the body.
(-)-Nicotine ditartrate is a potent agonist of AChR (nicotinic acetylcholine recepto).
Synonyms: LY-2219620
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Synonyms: AF102B
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Synonyms: LY246708
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Synonyms: Evoxac
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Synonyms: Quinuclidin-3-yl acetate hydrochloride
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Synonyms: Evoxac; Cevimeline HCl
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Synonyms: AZN00016130
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Synonyms: Lu 25-109
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