nAChR Agonist

Choline chloride is an essential nutrient that activates alpha7 nicotinic receptors and has analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. Glycerophosphoinositol choline can affect diseases such as liver disease, atherosclerosis and neurological disorders.

PNU-282987 is a potent α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist with an EC₅₀ of 154 nM. PNU-282987 is also a functional antagonist of the 5-HT₃ receptor with an IC₅₀ of 4541 nM. PNU-282987 can be used for the research of central and peripheral nervous systems.

RGH-857 is an orally active, selective, potent nicotinic α7 positive allosteric modulator. RGH-857 is effective against amnesia. RGH-857 can be used in the research of Alzheimer's disease.

Arecoline, a naturally brain-penetrant and orally active occurring psychoactive alkaloid, is a partial agonist of nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. Arecoline exhibits stimulation, alertness, anxiolysis and anti-parasitic effects. Arecoline also can induce oxidative stress.

GTS-21 dihydrochloride is a selective alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7-nAChR) agonist with anti inflammatory and cognition enhancing activities. GTS-21 dihydrochloride is also a α4β2 (K_i=20 nM for humanα4β2) and 5-HT3A receptor (IC₅₀=3.1 μM) antagonist.

Levamisole ((-)-Levamisole), an anthelmintic agent with immunomodulatory properties. Levamisole acts as a positive allosteric modulator (PAM) for the α3β2 (EC₅₀=300 μM) and α3β4 (EC₅₀=100 μM) subtype of nAChRs. Orally active.

Arecoline hydrobromide, a naturally brain-penetrant and orally active occurring psychoactive alkaloid, is a partial agonist of nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. Arecoline hydrobromide exhibits stimulation, alertness, anxiolysis and anti-parasitic effects. Arecoline hydrobromide also can induce oxidative stress.

Varenicline (CP 526555) is an orally active partial agonist of α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α4β2 nAChR, IC₅₀ = 250 nM), which is the principal mediator of nicotine dependence. Varenicline is also a partial agonist of α6β2 nAChR and a full agonist of α7β2 nAChR. Varenicline blocks the direct agonist effects of nicotine on nAChR while stimulates nAChR in a more moderate way, being widely used as an aid of smoking cessation.

Cotinine ((-)-Cotinine) is an orally active alkaloid found in tobacco and is the primary metabolite of nicotine. Cotinine is metabolized by CYP2A13 into trans-3'-hydroxycotinine. Cotinine is used as a biomarker to measure exposure to tobacco smoke components. Cotinine has vasodepressor activity. The mixture of cotinine and nicotine (Nicotine) has antiproliferative activity against pterygium. (S)-(-)-Cotinine activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) in a calcium-dependent manner, leading to the release of dopamine (Dopamine, HY-B0451). Cotinine ((-)-Cotinine) is used in research related to cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases.

PNU-120596 (NSC 216666) is a potent and selective α7 nAChR positive allosteric modulator (PMA) that can cross the blood-brain barrier, with an EC₅₀ of 216 nM. PNU-120596 is inactive against α4β2, α3β4, and α9α10 nAChRs. PNU-120596 has the potential for psychiatric and neurological disorders research.

Varenicline (CP 526555) is an orally active partial agonist of α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α4β2 nAChR, IC₅₀ = 250 nM), which is the principal mediator of nicotine dependence. Varenicline is also a partial agonist of α6β2 nAChR and a full agonist of α6β2 nAChR. Varenicline blocks the direct agonist effects of nicotine on nAChR while stimulates nAChR in a more moderate way, being widely used as an aid of smoking cessation.

Cytisinicline (Cytisine) is an alkaloid. Cytisinicline (Cytisine) is a partial agonist of α4β2 nAChRs, and partial to full agonist at β4 containing receptors and α7 receptors. Has been used medically to help with smoking cessation.

Lobeline (α-Lobeline) hydrochloride is a brain-penetrant nicotinic receptor agonist. Lobeline hydrochloride increases dopamine (DA) release by inhibiting DA uptake into synaptic vesicles, and altering presynaptic DA storage. Lobeline hydrochloride is effective in smoking cessation.

Monepantel (AAD1566, NUZ-001), an antiparasitic agent, is an orally active mTOR inhibitor. Monepantel triggers autophagy through the deactivation of mTOR/p70S6K signalling pathway. Monepantel is a positive allosteric modulator of a nematode-specific clade of nAChR subunits. Monepantel can be used for the study of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and ovarian cancer.

(±)-Nornicotine is a major metabolite of Nicotine. (±)-Nornicotine is a partial nAChRs agonist, specifically activating receptor subtypes containing α7 and α6 subunits. (±)-Nornicotine disrupts β-catenin and ZO-1, and induces F-actin depolymerization. (±)-Nornicotine supports self-administration behavior. (±)-Nornicotine can be used in the research of atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and schizophrenia.

Anabasine ((S)-Anabasine) is an alkaloid that found as a minor component in tobacco (Nicotiana). Anabasine is a botanical pesticide nicotine, acts as a full agonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). Anabasine induces depolarization of TE671 cells endogenously expressing human fetal muscle-type nAChRs (EC₅₀=0.7 μM).

Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide used worldwide. Acetamiprid is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist, and is shown to be associated with neuromuscular and reproductive disorders.

PHA-543613 is a potent, orally active, brain-penetrant and selective α7 nAChR agonist with a K_i of 8.8 nM. PHA-543613 displays selectivity for α7-nAChR over α3β4, α1β1γδ, α4β2 and 5-HT3 receptors. PHA-543613 can be used for the cognitive deficits of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia research.

Varenicline (CP 526555) is an orally active partial agonist of α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α4β2 nAChR, IC₅₀ = 250 nM), which is the principal mediator of nicotine dependence. Varenicline is also a partial agonist of α6β2 nAChR and a full agonist of α6β2 nAChR. Varenicline blocks the direct agonist effects of nicotine on nAChR while stimulates nAChR in a more moderate way, being widely used as an aid of smoking cessation.

Galanthamine hydrobromide (Galantamine hydrobromide) is a selective, reversible, competitive, alkaloid AChE inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 0.35 µM. Galanthamine hydrobromide is a potent allosteric potentiating ligand (APL) of human α₃β₄, α₄β₂, α₆β₄ nicotinic receptors ( nAChRs). Galanthamine hydrobromide is developed for the research of Alzheimer's disease (AD).