PHA 568487 free base is a selective alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α-7 nAchR) agonist. PHA 568487 free base reduces neuroinflammation[1][2][3].
Anagyrine is an alkaloid that has been found in L. albus and has nematocidal and anticancer activities[1].It binds to muscarinic and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (AChRs) with IC50 values of 132 and 2096 µM respectively[2].
κ-Bungarotoxin (κ-Bgt) is a potent, selective, and slowly reversible antagonist of α3β2 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors with an IC50 of 2.30 nM[1].
PHA 568487 a selective agonist of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α-7 nAchR)[1][2].PHA 568487 reduces neuroinflammation and oxidative stress[2]. PHA-568487 has rapid brain penetration[3].
α-Conotoxin GID is a paralytic peptide neurotoxin and a selective antagonist of nAChR, with IC50s of 5 nM (α7), 3 nM (α3β2)， 150 nM (α4β2), respectively. α-Conotoxin GID is small disulfide-rich peptide, with potential to inhibit chronic pain. α-Conotoxin GID contains a C-terminal carboxylate, thus substitution with a C-terminal carboxamide results in loss of α4β2 nAChR. α-Conotoxin GID can be isolated from the Conus species[1][2][3].
SCH-900271 is an orally active, potent nicotinic acid receptor (NAR) agonist with an EC50 of 2 nM in the hu-GPR109a assay. SCH-900271 exhibits dose-dependent inhibition of plasma free fatty acid (FFA). SCH-900271 has an improved therapeutic window to flushing[1].
Lobeline (α-Lobeline; L-Lobeline), a lipophilic alkaloidal, is a nicotinic receptor agonist. Lobeline inhibits d-methamphetamine self-administration with no dopaminergic toxicity. Lobeline rescues d-amphetamine abuse induced addictive effect. Lobeline increases dopamine (DA) release by inhibiting DA uptake into synaptic vesicles, and altering presynaptic DA storage[1][2][3].
3-Pyr-Cytisine (3-Pyr-Cyt) is a cytisine derivative. 3-Pyr-Cytisine is a very weak α4β2 nAChR partial agonist that has been studied as an antidepressant[1].
T761-0184 is a potent α7 nicotinic receptor (nAChR) antagonist[1].
Triflumezopyrim, a mesoionic insecticide, has high efficiency at a low dosage, and is mainly used to control hopper species. Triflumezopyrim mainly acts on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) inhibition, which is very highly 44 efficient, rapidly effective, and nearly nontoxic to nontarget arthropods[1].
ZSET1446 is a novel cognitive enhancer that significantly improves learning deficits in various types of Alzheimer disease (AD) models.
RJR 2429 hydrochloride is a α4β2 and α7 nAChR agonist[1].
α-Conotoxin RgIA (α-RgIA) is a specific α9α10 nAChR antagonist. α-Conotoxin RgIA can be obtained from Conus regius venom. α-Conotoxin RgIA can be used in the study of neurological diseases[1].
(+)-Sparteine is a natural alkaloid acting as a ganglionic blocking agent. (+)-Sparteine competitively blocks nicotinic ACh receptor in the neurons.
Hydroxybupropion is the major active metabolite of Bupropion. Hydroxybupropion is metabolized by CYP2B6.Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant and smoking-cessation agent. Hydroxybupropion inhibits norepinephrine uptake with an IC50 value of 1.7 μM. Hydroxybupropion is also a nACh receptor antagonis tis more potent than Bupropion[1] .
Br-PBTC is a potent, 2/4 subtype-selective positive allosteric modulator of nAChRs (nicotinic acetylcholine receptors) with α2β2，α2β4，α4β2，α4β4，(α4β2)2α4 and (α4β2)2β2 EC50 ranges from 0.1~0.6 μM. Br-PBTC acts from the c-tail of an α subunit[1].
Pyrantel is an orally active anthelmintic and an agonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). Pyrantel can cause spasmodic muscle paralysis in parasites. Pyrantel can be used in the study of parasitic infections such as ascariasis, hookworm infections, intestinal worms (pinworm infections), trichinosis and trichinosis[1][2].
α-Conotoxin AuIA is a potent and selective α3β4 n-nAChR inhibitor. α-Conotoxin AuIA is a α-conotoxin that can be isolated from Conus aulicus[1].
Zaldaride maleate (CGS-9343B) is a potent and selective inhibitor of calmodulin. Zaldaride maleate (CGS-9343B) inhibits CaM (calmodulin)-stimulated cAMP phosphodiesterase activity, with an IC50 of 3.3 nM[1][2]. Zaldaride maleate (CGS-9343B) prevents estrogen-induced transcription activation by ER, reversibly blocks voltage-activated Na+, Ca2+ and K+ currents in PC12 cells and inhibits nAChR[3].
SIB-1508Y is an orally active and selective nAChR agonist. SIB-1508Y has the potential to study parkinsonism[1][2].
α-Conotoxin AuIB, a potent and selective α3β4 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) antagonist, blocks α3β4 nAChRs expressed in Xenopus oocytes with an IC50 of 0.75 μM[1].
Flupyrimin acts as an antagonist at the insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR)[1].
α7 Nicotinic receptor agonist-1 (Preparation 5) is an α7 nAChR agonist. α7 Nicotinic receptor agonist-1 can be used in studies of psychiatric disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic or hypomanic depression and anxiety disorders) and intellectual disorders (such as alzheimer's disease, learning deficits, cognitive deficits, attention deficits, memory loss, lewy body dementia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)[1].
Varenicline Tartrate(CP 526555;Champix) is a nicotinic receptor partial agonist; it stimulates nicotine receptors more weakly than nicotine itself does.IC50 value:Target: α4β2 nAChRVarenicline(CP 526555; Champix; Chantix) is a prescription medication used to treat smoking addiction. As a partial agonist it both reduces cravings for and decreases the pleasurable effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Through these mechanisms Varenicline(CP 526555; Champix; Chantix) can assist some patients to quit smoking.
(R)-(+)-Anatabine is an less active R-enantiomer of Anatabine. Anatabine is a potent α4β2 nAChR agonist[1]. Anatabine inhibits NF-κB activation lower amyloid-β (Aβ) production by preventing the β-cleavage of amyloid precursor protein (APP). Anatabine has anti-inflammatory effects and has the potential for neurodegenerative disorders treatment[2][3][4].
(rel)-Asperparaline A ((rel)-Aspergillimide), an anthelmintic metabolite, is isolated from okara that has been fermented with Aspergillus japonicas JV-23. (rel)-Asperparaline A is also a potent and selective antagonist of nAChR. (rel)-Asperparaline A exhibits paralytic activity in silk worms[1][2].
α-Conotoxin MrIC is an α7nAChR biased agonist. α-Conotoxin MrIC exclusively activates α7nAChR regulated by type II positive allosteric modulators, including PNU120596. α-Conotoxin MrIC can be used to study neurological diseases and also to probe the pharmacological properties of α7nAChR[1].
Carbamoylcholine chloride is used to study responses mediated by nAChR and mAChR, including smooth muscle contraction, gut motility, and neuronal signaling.IC50 value: 10 to 10,000 nM (Ki)Target: nAChR, mAChRCarbamoylcholine is an analog of acetylcholine that activates acetylcholine receptors (AChR). Carbamoylcholine is an agonist of both nicotinic (nAChR) and muscarinic (mAChR) receptors, with reported Ki values ranging from 10 to 10,000 nM for different receptors and different preparations.
(Rac)-Monepantel sulfone-d5 is deuterium labeled Monepantel. Monepantel is organic anthelmintic, and acts as a positive allosteric modulator of a nematode-specific clade of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) subunits.
3-Bromocytisine (3-Br-cytisine) is a potent nACh receptors agonist, with IC50s are 0.28, 0.30 and 31.6 nM for hα4β4, hα4β2, and hα7-nACh, respectively. 3-Bromocytisine (3-Br-cytisine) shows different effects on high (HS) and low (LS) ACh sensitivity α4β2 nAChRs with EC50s are 8 and 50 nM, respectively[1][2].