Nicotinic Agonist

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** Natural or synthetic compounds mimicking acetylcholine neurotransmitter action at nicotinic receptors, which are ionotropic receptors that form ligand-gated ion channels in plasma membranes.

**Synonyms:** - Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonist - Nicotinic Receptor Agonist - nAChR Agonist