FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS
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General Information
Name
MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
MACHR
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000187
Date last reviewed
2023-06-30
Number of members
3
Description
Description
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are Class A GPCRs activated by acetylcholine and muscarine. Acetylcholine is thought to be the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS of insects. (Adapted from FBrf0222405).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Xia et al., 2016, Hanlon and Andrew, 2015, and Collin et al., 2013 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor activity
Biological Process
G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway
Cellular Component
plasma membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS
AMINE RECEPTORS
Members (3)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
MACHR
MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS
Muscarinic receptor
Acetylcholine receptor
Acetylcholine GPCR
mAChR
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)