muscarinic receptor

Function

• muscarinic receptors are serpentine receptors, coupled to G-proteins.

Genetics

• 5 subtypes, encoded by different genes.

More general terms

• G-protein coupled receptor; serpentine receptor
• cholinergic receptor
• glycoprotein

More specific terms

• muscarinic M1 receptor; muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (CHRM1)
• muscarinic M2 receptor; muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 (CHRM2)
• muscarinic M3 receptor; muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 (CHRM3)
• muscarinic M4 receptor; muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (CHRM4)
• muscarinic M5 receptor; muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5 (CHRM5)

Additional terms

• acetylcholine (Miochol, Pragmoline)
• CNS cholinergic system