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Acetylcholine

The endogenous transmitter at nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.

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  1. Preclinical receptor-function experiment · 2005

    Effects of first and second generation antihistamines on muscarinic induced mucus gland cell ion transport

    Liu et al.

    Compared antihistamine and antimuscarinic actions in airway cells.

    Limitation Swine cell preparation; cannot determine human clinical benefit or harm magnitude.

    Funding / disclosures Not assessed in this draft.

    Source in Diphenhydramine
  2. Clinical review · 2010

    Nicotine addiction

    Benowitz

    Explains receptor signaling, reinforcement and the cycle of dependence and withdrawal.

    Limitation Not a trial of nicotine enhancement in people who do not use tobacco.

    Funding / disclosures Not assessed; consult the original disclosure.

    Source in Nicotine