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= Alpha-3 beta-2 nicotinic receptor
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The alpha-3 beta-2 nicotinic receptor (α3β2 nAChR) is a type of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor that is a part of the larger family of ionotropic receptors. These receptors are ligand-gated ion channels that are activated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) as well as nicotine.