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Parasympathetic Responses

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

Two different subtypes of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors with alpha and beta subunits are shown. The acetylcholine binding sites are indicated by ACh. 

This is a drawing of of two nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, a heteromeric receptor and a homomeric receptor. These different subtypes of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors have alpha and beta subunits. The acetylcholine binding sites are indicated by ACh.

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    "Drug Discovery and Development: Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonists."
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