Cholinergic Signaling

OVERVIEW

This page is dedicated to covering the topic of cholinergic signaling.

WHAT IS TI?

Cholinergic signaling in the simplest terms, refers to signaling pathways that are mediated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. There are different acetylcholine receptors that we should be familiar with.

  • Muscarinic receptors
  • Nicotinic receptors 
MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS

These receptors are found in the GI tract

NICOTINIC RECEPTORS

These receptors are found in the skeletal muscle.

 

 

Page Updated: 08.01.2016