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Localization and structure of the muscarinic receptor ligand binding site

  • E. C. Hulme
  • , C. A.M. Curtis
  • , M. Wheatly
  • , A. Aitken
  • , A. C. Harris
  • MRC National Institute for Medical Research

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)22-25
Number of pages4
JournalTrends in Pharmacological Sciences
Volume10
Issue numberSUPPL.
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1989
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

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