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Name:	Receptors, Nicotinic
Description:	One of the two major classes of cholinergic receptors. Nicotinic receptors were originally distinguished by their preference for NICOTINE over MUSCARINE. They are generally divided into muscle-type and neuronal-type (previously ganglionic) based on pharmacology, and subunit composition of the receptors.
Synonyms:	Acetylcholine Receptor, Nicotinic; Receptors, Nicotinic Acetylcholine; Nicotinic Receptors; Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor; Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors; Nicotinic Receptor; Acetylcholine Receptors, Nicotinic; Receptor, Nicotinic; Receptor, Nicotinic Acetylcholine