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Nicotinic agonist

Activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

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Cholinergic signaling

Nicotine acts at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors; dependence is integral to the interpretation.

Stimulantfunctional-class
Nicotinic agonistmechanism
Acetylcholineendogenous-ligand
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptorstarget
Nicotineagent

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Nicotine

An addictive nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. Delivery route changes exposure; tobacco-smoke harms and nicotine pharmacology need separate treatment.

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