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Highly calcium permeable postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-7Homo sapiens (human)
Acetylcholine receptor subunit alphaHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (2)

CompoundDescription
AcetylcholineA neurotransmitter found at neuromuscular junctions, autonomic ganglia, parasympathetic effector junctions, a subset of sympathetic effector junctions, and at many sites in the central nervous system.
CalciumA basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.