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receptor Physiol a sensory nerve ending that changes specific stimuli into nerve impulses receptor [ri′sep·tər] (biochemistry) A site or structure in a cell which combines with a drug or other biological to produce a specific alteration of cell function. (physiology) A sense organ. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Furthermore, in animals showing defects in new/reversal learning, the nicotinic receptors in the brain were affected. However, unlike other therapies, research indicates that Reminyl has a second mechanism of action: it acts on nicotinic receptors in the brain. Other new and potent pain relievers now being tested include drugs that act on a class of nicotinic receptor (the receptor that reacts to tobacco) and a drug that selectively blocks a gate that opens when a pain nerve cell fires an impulse. |
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