Background: Nicotinic receptors are important pharmaceutical targets. Results: Several drug-receptor hydrogen bonding interactions seen in structural models are not functionally relevant, with variations seen across different ligands and receptor subtypes. Conclusion: Caution is necessary when extrapolating from structures of model systems to functional receptors. Significance: Functional validation of drug-receptor interactions can aid drug discovery efforts.
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