Muscarinic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007702",
  "term": "Muscarinic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to or characteristic of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, which are G-protein coupled receptors that bind acetylcholine. These receptors are primarily found in the parasympathetic nervous system, mediating effects such as decreased heart rate and increased glandular secretions. Muscarine, a mushroom toxin, acts as an agonist at these receptors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "acetylcholine",
    "cholinergic",
    "ganglion",
    "nicotinic receptor",
    "parasympathetic nervous system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 884 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/muscarinic/"
}