Chemicals and Drugs

Muscarinic M2 Receptor

A specific subtype of muscarinic receptor found in the lower BRAIN, the HEART and in SMOOTH MUSCLE-containing organs. Although present in smooth muscle the M2 muscarinic receptor appears not to be involved in contractile responses.

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Abstract

A specific subtype of muscarinic receptor found in the lower BRAIN, the HEART and in SMOOTH MUSCLE-containing organs. Although present in smooth muscle the M2 muscarinic receptor appears not to be involved in contractile responses.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Muscarinic Receptor M2
  • Muscarinic Receptors M2
  • Receptor, Muscarinic M2
  • Receptors, Muscarinic M2
  • M2 Receptor, Muscarinic
  • M2 Receptors, Muscarinic
  • M2, Muscarinic Receptor
  • M2, Muscarinic Receptors
  • Muscarinic M2 Receptors
  • Receptor M2, Muscarinic
  • Receptors M2, Muscarinic

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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History Note

2004; use RECEPTOR, MUSCARINIC M2 (NM) 1996-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Muscarinic Receptors (1996-2003)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Muscarinic M2 Receptor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043585. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043585
  2. Muscarinic M2 Receptor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24772719