all parasympathetic target organs
all parasympathetic target organs
1) nicotinic acetyle choline receptors are ligand gated ion channels, where as mucarinic Ach receptors are G-proteins coupled receptors system. 2) nicotine is a agonist/ muscarine( a toxin produced by certain mushrooms) is a agonist. 3) action of nicotine is fast(1-2msec)/action of muscarinic is slow (100-250msec). 4) in case of nicotinic ach receptor, subtypes based on different subunit composition.muscle and neuronal classification/in case of muscarinic receptor at least 5 receptors subtype have been described by molecular cloning. 5) in case of nicotinic receptor agonist effects blocked by tubocuranine/in case of muscarinic receptor agonist effects blocked by atropine. 6) nicotinic receptor found at neuro muscular junction of skeletal muscle, on the post ganglion neurons of the parasympathetic nervous system and on many neurons on the brain(hypothalamus)/muscarinc receptor found at neuromuscular junction of cardiac and smooth muscle as well as on glands and on the post ganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system.
Nicotinic ACh receptors are ionotropic receptors that mediate fast neurotransmission, while muscarinic ACh receptors are metabotropic receptors that modulate cell signaling through G-proteins. Nicotinic receptors are typically found at neuromuscular junctions and in the central nervous system, whereas muscarinic receptors are more widely distributed in peripheral tissues and the brain.
The acetylcholine diffuses across the synapse and binds to and activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors on the motor end plate of the muscle cell. Activation of the nicotinic receptor opens its intrinsic sodium/potassium channel, causing sodium to rush in and potassium to trickle out.
There are two main types of receptors for acetylcholine: muscarinic receptors, which are G-protein coupled receptors, and nicotinic receptors, which are ligand-gated ion channels. Each type of receptor is further classified into different subtypes based on their structure and function.
The receptor type exemplified by opening a channel to let sodium into the cell is the ligand-gated ion channel. When a specific ligand, such as a neurotransmitter, binds to the receptor, it causes a conformational change that opens the channel, allowing sodium ions (Na+) to flow into the cell. This influx of sodium typically leads to depolarization of the cell membrane, which can trigger an action potential in neurons. Examples of such receptors include the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and the glutamate receptor.
Curare is a competitive inhibitor of acetylcholine. It fights with acetycholine for postsynaptic receptors.
The answer is "Niacin"
Niacinamide is also known as niacinamide and nicotinic amide. It is the amide of nicotinic acid. Its formula is C6H6N2O.
60 mgs will kill you
Nicotinic Aacid