Main article: Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The nAChRs are ligand-gated ion channels, and, like other members of the cys-loop ligand-gated ion channel superfamily, are composed of five protein subunits symmetrically arranged like staves around a barrel.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, otherwise known as ABS plastic, is a lightweight material popularly used in children's toys. There are two types: one suited for extrusion molding and one for injection molding. LEGO blocks are made from ABS plastic because it is so light and durable. Continue Reading.
ABS is a terpolymer made by polymerizing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene. The proportions can vary from 15 to 35% acrylonitrile, 5 to 30% butadiene and 40 to 60% styrene. The result is a long chain of polybutadiene criss-crossed with shorter chains of poly(styrene-co-acrylonitrile).