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Muscle type nicotinic receptor

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The muscle-type nicotinic receptor is a type of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, consisting of the subunit combination (α1)2β1δε or (α1)2β1δγ.

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It is located in the neuromuscular junction, where activation yields EPSP, mainly by increased Na+ and K+ conductance.

Agonists

  • Acetylcholine
  • Carbachol
  • Suxamethonium

    • Antagonists

  • α-Bungarotoxin
  • α-Conotoxin
  • Hexamethonium
  • Pancuronium
  • Tubocurarine

    • References

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