Acetylcholine receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000124",
  "term": "Acetylcholine receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A protein embedded in the cell membrane that binds to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, initiating a cellular response. These receptors are classified into two main types: nicotinic and muscarinic, based on their pharmacological properties. Nicotinic receptors are ligand-gated ion channels, while muscarinic receptors are G protein-coupled receptors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "acetylcholine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 843 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acetylcholine-receptor/"
}