CHEBI:6804 - methacholine

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ChEBI Name methacholine
ChEBI ID CHEBI:6804
Definition A quaternary ammonium ion in which the nitrogen is substituted with three methyl groups and a 2-acetoxypropyl group. Parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor drug used in clinical diagnosis.
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Roles Classification
Biological Role(s): muscarinic agonist
Any drug that binds to and activates a muscarinic cholinergic receptor.
epitope
The biological role played by a material entity when bound by a receptor of the adaptive immune system. Specific site on an antigen to which an antibody binds.
cholinergic agonist
Any drug that binds to and activates cholinergic receptors.
Application(s): muscarinic agonist
Any drug that binds to and activates a muscarinic cholinergic receptor.
bronchoconstrictor agent
A drug which causes a narrowing of the lumen of a bronchus or bronchiole.
cholinergic agonist
Any drug that binds to and activates cholinergic receptors.
vasodilator agent
A drug used to cause dilation of the blood vessels.
Related Structures
methacholine is a Structural Derivative of
ammonium
Mass : 18.03850
Formula : H4N
28938 		ammonium
Mass : 18.03850
Formula : H4N
28938 		acetic acid
Mass : 60.05200
Formula : C2H4O2
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