Abstract
A conserved aspartic acid residue in transmembrane helix 3 of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors is important in binding the headgroup of muscarinic ligands. This acidic amino acid probably points into a relatively hydrophilic cavity whose walls are formed by the amphipathic transmembrane helices of the receptor. Amino acid side chains within this cavity contribute to ligand binding.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 22-25 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Trends in Pharmacological Sciences |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
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