Nicotínicos
Nicotínicos refers to substances that interact with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the nervous system. These receptors are crucial for neurotransmission, playing a role in various physiological processes including muscle contraction, learning, memory, and attention. The primary and most well-known substance that acts on these receptors is nicotine, the alkaloid found in tobacco plants.
Nicotínicos can be broadly categorized into agonists and antagonists. Agonists, like nicotine itself, bind to nAChRs
Beyond nicotine, there are synthetic compounds designed to target specific subtypes of nAChRs. These compounds are
The interaction of nicotínicos with nAChRs is complex due to the diversity of these receptors throughout the