Nicotinic receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007939",
  "term": "Nicotinic receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of cholinergic receptor that responds to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and is also activated by nicotine. These receptors are ligand-gated ion channels that, upon activation, allow the passage of cations like sodium and potassium across the cell membrane. They are located at the neuromuscular junction, in autonomic ganglia, and within the central nervous system.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "acetylcholine",
    "acetylcholine receptor",
    "ligand-gated ion channel",
    "muscarinic receptor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 891 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nicotinic-receptor/"
}