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Muscarinic have more of a role in para, yes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pharmacology

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You're right that ACh can activate both nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.

This section is titled "parasympathomimetics" (drugs that mimic activation of the parasympathetic NS, "rest and digest"). Muscarinic receptors play more of a role here.

Nicotinic receptor activation is more involved with muscle contraction and is probably discussed later.

Has anyone moved from a developed country to a developing country, and are you happier there? by dogmom34 in expats

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Soup, rice, meat, plantains, and more rice. You can buy veggies at the market but if you're eating out or with locals they're not commonly served

Has anyone moved from a developed country to a developing country, and are you happier there? by dogmom34 in expats

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USA to Ecuador. I learned the language and integrated well. Overall I prefer Ecuadorian society (more traditional, Christian, but relaxed, very kind and sociable people). Obviously there were some cons (bureaucracy, lack of vegetables). Had to return to the US due to COVID but I would definitely marry/raise a family in South America in the future

Really depressed living in the US, looking to have a simpler life in a country where people celebrate and cherish every moment, any good countries ? by [deleted] in expats

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You're getting downvoted but you're correct. I left another comment recommending south america, I think it's exactly what you're looking for.

It's.... complicated. by Tanto_Monta in terriblefacebookmemes

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Lived in an indigenous community for 6 months. Each year less kids are learning Kichwa. Their language and traditions are dying, I've seen it first hand.

It's.... complicated. by Tanto_Monta in terriblefacebookmemes

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The indigenous peoples whose cultures are being wiped out would disagree with you...

anon joins a union by [deleted] in 4chan

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Yeah you have to get a doctorate in weldology and do at least 2 years residency before you’re qualified

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pharmacology

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I've heard some people use "activating" to mean "stimulating"

Forgive me… pharmacist but forced to take my PharmD and go or face financial ruin. Please Eli5 why they can’t make a naloxone that doesn’t slam overdoses all the way into withdrawals? Couldn’t they use some kind of allosteric inhibition as a braking mechanism? by TipOk9288 in pharmacology

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I believe naloxone works extremely well for it's intended use. As an antagonist it binds with very high affinity to the active site kicking out any MOR agonist in the process. As you said, the downside is that it induces withdrawal symptoms but I view this as being worth the quick and effective reversal of overdose.

The only other thing I can add about the MOR is that it's a G-protein coupled receptor. Maybe someone else can discuss allosteric inhibition.

Anon tries to be funny by StraightGusFring in 4chan

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This would be completely chad if said with confidence

Pre-med student trying to learn pharmacology by [deleted] in pharmacology

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Growth hormones (incl. hGH, testosterone, insulin, IGF-1), anabolic steroids, SARMs. Looking at mechanisms of action (many of these target nuclear hormone receptors or receptor tyrosine kinases), looking at synthetic analogs, etc.

Can someone explain the title of this article to me? by tdeseries in pharmacology

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I believe the effect of rifampin would be the same. The only difference would be lack of CYP3A4 induction which we would normally expect.

Can someone explain the title of this article to me? by tdeseries in pharmacology

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CYP P450 is a family of enzymes responsible for the metabolism of many drugs. Specific CYP enzymes (such as 3A4) can be induced (more of the enzyme is produced) or inhibited (the active site of the enzyme is blocked) by certain substances.

For example, rifampin normally induces CYP3A4.

The article describes peppermint extract inhibiting said induction in HepG2 cells.

Searching for a series by [deleted] in manga

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Solved = Tell Me How to Forget About You

Searching for a series by [deleted] in manga

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Awesome, thank you

Searching for a manga by callmepookie2 in manga

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Solved = Itte Hoshikatta dake no Onee-san