MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS
\mˌʌskɐɹˈɪnɪk ɹɪsˈɛptəz], \mˌʌskɐɹˈɪnɪk ɹɪsˈɛptəz], \m_ˌʌ_s_k_ɐ_ɹ_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_k ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_p_t_ə_z]\
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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.
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