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nicotine

nicotine Nicotine is a highly toxic alkaloid found in tobacco smoke.

Nicotine is a highly toxic alkaloid found in tobacco smoke. It strongly activates nicotinic cholinergic receptors, stimulating neurons and eventually blocking synaptic transmission.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Nicotine” (D009538).
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