2. Signaling Pathways
  3. Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel
    Neuronal Signaling
  4. nAChR
  5. nAChR Activator

nAChR Activator

nAChR Activators (22):

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity
  • HY-B0282
    Acetylcholine chloride
    		Activator 99.91%
    Acetylcholine chloride (ACh chloride), a neurotransmitter, is a potent and BBB-permeable cholinergic agonist. Acetylcholine chloride is a modulator of the activity of dopaminergic (DAergic) neurons through the stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). Acetylcholine chloride inhibits p53 mutant peptide aggregation in vitro.
  • HY-B0282S
    Acetylcholine-d4 chloride
    		Activator 99.21%
    Acetylcholine-d4 (chloride) is the deuterium labeled Acetylcholine chloride. Acetylcholine chloride (ACh chloride), a neurotransmitter, is a potent and BBB-permeable cholinergic agonist. Acetylcholine chloride is a modulator of the activity of dopaminergic (DAergic) neurons through the stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). Acetylcholine chloride inhibits p53 mutant peptide aggregation in vitro.
  • HY-W001160
    5-Hydroxyindole
    		Activator 99.94%
    5-Hydroxyindole is an orally active hydroxylated indole and tryptophan metabolite. 5-Hydroxyindole activates α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and acts on intestinal L-type calcium channels. 5-Hydroxyindole slows down the desensitization of 5-HT3 receptor-mediated ion currents in cells. 5-Hydroxyindole causes convulsions and loss of consciousness. 5-Hydroxyindole is used in the study of neuroblastoma, schizophrenia, and diseases related to intestinal motility disorders.
  • HY-B0282R
    Acetylcholine chloride (Standard)
    		Activator
    Acetylcholine (chloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Acetylcholine (chloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Acetylcholine chloride (ACh chloride), a neurotransmitter, is a potent and BBB-permeable cholinergic agonist. Acetylcholine chloride is a modulator of the activity of dopaminergic (DAergic) neurons through the stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). Acetylcholine chloride inhibits p53 mutant peptide aggregation in vitro.
  • HY-B0282S1
    Acetylcholine-d9 chloride
    		Activator 99%
    Acetylcholine-d9 (chloride) is the deuterium labeled Acetylcholine chloride. Acetylcholine chloride (ACh chloride), a neurotransmitter, is a potent and BBB-permeable cholinergic agonist. Acetylcholine chloride is a modulator of the activity of dopaminergic (DAergic) neurons through the stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). Acetylcholine chloride inhibits p53 mutant peptide aggregation in vitro.
  • HY-B0340
    Nefiracetam
    		Activator 99.87%
    Nefiracetam is a cognition-enhancing agent. Nefiracetam is an activator of nAChR, N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR), mGluR5, PKC, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and N/L-type Ca2+ channels. Nefiracetam promotes neuroplasticity and enhances neuroprotection. Nefiracetam can be used in Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and cerebral ischemia research.
  • HY-B0020
    Tropisetron Hydrochloride
    		Activator 99.97%
    Tropisetron Hydrochloride (SDZ-ICS-930) is an effective neuroprotective agent that acts as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, a calmodulin inhibitor, and an α7-nAChRreceptor agonist, with an IC50 of 70.1 nM for the 5-HT3 receptor. Tropisetron Hydrochloride has anti-inflammatory properties and immune-regulating functions, effectively alleviating symptoms associated with chemotherapy and post-surgery. Tropisetron Hydrochloride reduces Ab (HY-P4867)-induced hippocampal neuroinflammation.
  • HY-W001909
    Myosmine
    		Activator 99.74%
    Myosmine, a specific tobacco alkaloid in nuts and nut products, has low affinity for a4b2 nicotinic acetylcholinergic receptors (nAChR) with a Ki of 3300 nM.
  • HY-107683
    LY-2087101
    		Activator 99.97%
    LY-2087101 is an allosteric potentiator of α7 nAChRs. LY-2087101 causes potentiation of agonist-evoked α7 responses by binding within the nAChR transmembrane region.
  • HY-W001909S
    Myosmine-d4
    		Activator 99.25%
    Myosmine-d4 is the deuterium labeled Myosmine. Myosmine, a specific tobacco alkaloid in nuts and nut products, has low affinity for a4b2 nicotinic acetylcholinergic receptors (nAChR) with a Ki of 3300 nM.
  • HY-N8249
    Cynandione A
    		Activator 99.6%
    Cynandione A is an acetophenone that can be isolated from Cynanchum Wilfordii Radix. Cynandione A protects hepatocytes and cortical neurons from toxicity and improves neurological deficits in a rat model of cerebral ischemia. On the other hand, cynandione A has significant anti-inflammatory effects and inhibits inflammation by activating macrophage α7 nAChR and IL-10 expression.
  • HY-W001160R
    5-Hydroxyindole (Standard)
    		Activator
    5-Hydroxyindole (Standard) is the analytical standard of 5-Hydroxyindole (HY-W001160). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 5-Hydroxyindole is an orally active hydroxylated indole and tryptophan metabolite. 5-Hydroxyindole activates α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and acts on intestinal L-type calcium channels. 5-Hydroxyindole slows down the desensitization of 5-HT3 receptor-mediated ion currents in cells. 5-Hydroxyindole causes convulsions and loss of consciousness. 5-Hydroxyindole is used in the study of neuroblastoma, schizophrenia, and diseases related to intestinal motility disorders.
  • HY-B0020R
    Tropisetron Hydrochloride (Standard)
    		Activator
    Tropisetron (Hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Tropisetron (Hydrochloride). Tropisetron Hydrochloride (SDZ-ICS-930) is an effective neuroprotective agent that acts as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, a calmodulin inhibitor, and an α7-nAChRreceptor agonist, with an IC50 of 70.1 nM for the 5-HT3 receptor. Tropisetron Hydrochloride has anti-inflammatory properties and immune-regulating functions, effectively alleviating symptoms associated with chemotherapy and post-surgery. Tropisetron Hydrochloride reduces Ab (HY-P4867)-induced hippocampal neuroinflammation.
  • HY-182707
    JWX-A0108
    		Activator
    JWX-A0108 is a selective human α7 nAChR positive allosteric modulator with an EC50 of 4.35 μM. JWX-A0108 potentiates α7 nAChR currents only in the presence of acetylcholine, with no direct activating effect or alteration of desensitization. JWX-A0108 enhances hippocampal GABAergic synaptic transmission by increasing spontaneous inhibitory postsynaptic currents. JWX-A0108 reduces the brain expression levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 by blocking the NF-κB signaling pathway, and reduces microglial activation by downregulating Iba1. JWX-A0108 effectively improves cognitive deficits, neuroinflammation, and hippocampal neuronal damage in mouse models of schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. JWX-A0108 can be used for research related to schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
  • HY-124057
    RO5126946
    		Activator
    RO5126946 is a selective, orally active α7 nAChR allosteric potentiator with EC50 values of 0.06 μM (hα7 nAChR) and 770 nM (α7 nAChR), and it crosses the blood-brain barrier. RO5126946 enhances synaptic transmission and positively modulates GABA-ergic responses by increasing peak current, slowing current decay, and elevating the frequency of spontaneous inhibitory postsynaptic currents, without affecting the recovery of receptors from the desensitized state. RO5126946 not only enhances subthreshold nicotine effects and improves associative learning, but also does not interfere with the original pro-cognitive effects of nicotine. RO5126946 can be used to study cognitive impairments associated with diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.
  • HY-105181
    T 588
    		Activator
    T 588 is an orally active neuroprotective agent. T 588 can increase acetylcholine release from the frontal cortex and hippocampus and meliorate cognitive dysfunction. T 588 can protect cerebellar granule cells from glutamate neurotoxicity. T 588can be used for the research of neurological disease, such as Alzheimer's disease.
  • HY-123858
    VU6001221
    		Activator
    VU6001221 is a blood-brain barrier permeable Choline Transporter (CHT) inhibitor (IC50 = 270 nM). VU6001221 increases the likelihood of extracellular choline elevation activating synaptic α7 nicotine ACh receptors. VU6001221 attenuates potassium-induced ACh levels in the prefrontal cortex.
  • HY-N18367
    Lemairamin
    		Activator
    Lemairamin (Wgx-50) is a hydroxylamine compound. Lemairamin can be isolated from the pericarps of the Zanthoxylum plants. Lemairamin activates α7nAChR, stimulates the expression of IL-10 and POMC. Lemairamin shows a decrease in Akt. Lemairamin attenuates DSS-induced intestinal inflammation. Lemairamin alleviates pain hypersensitivity.
  • HY-116488
    IND8
    		Activator
    IND8 is a α7 nAChR activator and cognitive enhancer. IND8 mediates cognitive enhancement by activating α7 nAChR . IND8 improves spatial working memory, episodic short-term memory and spatial long-term memory in amnesic mice induced by Scopolamine (HY-N0296). IND8 improves memory function in mice with delayed natural memory decline. IND8 can be used in research related to Alzheimer's disease.
  • HY-183666
    NS3956
    		Activator
    NS3956 is a blood-brain barrier-permeable human α4β2-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist (Ki = 0.36 nM). NS3956 induces dopamine release, produces analgesic effects, modulates rotational behavior in 6-OHDA-lesioned rats, and potentiates the effects of SSRI/SNRI in the forced swim test in mice. NS3956 can be used in research related to depression, Parkinson's disease, and acute pain.