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nicotinic

nicotinic

7.4
Causing effects like the drug in tobacco on nerve cells
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɪkəˈtɪnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nicotínico
  • It works by binding with high affinity and selectivity at the alpha-4/beta-2 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.
  • nicotinic receptor
  • nicotinic acetylcholine

Nicotine binds to so-called nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Examples

  • For instance, the addictive drug nicotine works by acting as an acetylcholine agonist by stimulating nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (Levin et al., 2006).

    Academic text (2010)
  • Epibatidine activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which bind the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

    Academic text (1999)
  • If the patient is also taking aspirin, taking the aspirin 30 minutes before the nicotinic acid may help.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And yes, smoking nicotine either by vaping or cigarette will activate those nicotinic receptors.

  • Nicotine binds to so-called nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

  • Ezetimibe, fibrates, nicotinic acid, and bile acid sequestrants may also be considered in secondary prevention or in cases of statin intolerance.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Ezetimibe, fibrates, anion exchange resins, and nicotinic acid should be considered only where statins are contraindicated or not tolerated.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The mayor of Cesena (1939a) responded by making sure that the hospital had a reserve of nicotinic acid, which Neri and his family would receive along with dietary supplements including milk and bread.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Researchers explore the role played by nicotinic receptors in the grouping of neurons within the brain.

  • Drugs that target nicotinic receptors can help improve cognitive function in some patients.

Compounds

nicotinic acid
  • Specialized
4.4

A form of vitamin B3 the body needs for healthy nerves and digestion

Surface Forms

nicotinic positive

Morphology

nicotinic = nicotine (transparent) = nicotine + ic

Formed by the productive adjective-forming suffix '-ic' on 'nicotine', so the meaning 'relating to nicotine' is directly derived.

Etymology

Nicotinic comes from nicotine, the chemical found in tobacco that was named after a French man, Jean Nicot, who sent tobacco seeds to Europe. So nicotinic means 'like nicotine' and is used for receptors or drugs that act like or respond to nicotine.