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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
α-Conotoxin M I is a potent and selective inhibitor of mAChR and α1β1γδ nAChR, but has no effect on nicotine-stimulated dopamine release. α-Conotoxins are small, disulfide-rich peptides that competitively inhibit muscle and neuronal nicotinic AChRs[1][2].
Azemiopsin is a potent nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) inhibitor with IC50s of 0.18 μM and 22 μM against T. californica nAChR and human α7 nAChR, respectively. Azemiopsin blocks acetylcholine-induced currents in Xenopus oocytes heterologously expressing human muscle-type nAChR[1].
α-Conotoxin Im-I is a selective α7/α9 nAChR antagonist, blocking α7 nicotinic receptors with the highest apparent affinity, while having an 8-fold lower affinity for homomeric α9 nicotinic receptors. α-Conotoxin Im-I is toxic and induces seizures in rodents. α-Conotoxin Im-I is a tool for studying neuronal nAChR[1][2].
nAChR-IN-1 (hydrochloride) is a tetramethylpiperidine heptanoate, a selective nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) inhibitor that inhibits nAChRs lacking α5, α6, or β3 subunits. nAChR-IN-1 has the effect of preventing nerve disorder, can be used for nicotinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction or neurological disorders research[1].
NS1738 is a novel positive allosteric modulator of the α7 nAChR, with respect to positive modulation of α7 nAChR (EC50=3.4 μM in oocyte experiments).
nAChR-IN-1 (2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl heptanoate) is a tetramethylpiperidine heptanoate, a selective nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) inhibitor that inhibits nAChRs lacking α5, α6, or β3 subunits. nAChR-IN-1 has the effect of preventing nerve disorder, can be used for nicotinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction or neurological disorders research[1].
S16961 is a nicotinic receptor agonist.
Tebanicline hydrochloride (ABT594 hydrochloride) is a nAChR modulator with potent, orally effective analgesic activity. It inhibits the binding of cytisine to α4β2 neuronal nAChRs with a Ki of 37 pM.
Varenicline Hcl(CP 526555;Champix) is a nicotinic receptor partial agonist; it stimulates nicotine receptors more weakly than nicotine itself does.IC50 value:Target: 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.
Oxantel (CP-14445), a m-oxyphenol derivative of Pyrantel (HY-12641), is a N-subtype AChR agonist. Oxantel is an anthelmintic, with excellent trichuricidal properties[1][2].
Anabaseine, an alkaloid, stimulates a wide variety of animal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (AChRs), especially the neuromuscular receptors and α7 AChRs[1].
α-Conotoxin MII (α-CTxMII), a 16-amino acid peptide from the venom of the marine snail Conus magus, potently blocks nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) composed of α3β2 subunits, with an IC50 of 0.5 nM. α-Conotoxin MII (α-CTxMII) potently blocks β3-containing neuronal nicotinic receptors [1][2][3].
Bradanicline is a highly selective α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist (humanα7 nAChR: EC50=17 nM; Ki= 1.4 nM). Bradanicline is used for the research of cognitive disorders[1][2].
Spinosad, a mixture of spinosyns A and D known as fermentation products of a soil actinomycete (Saccharopolyspora spinosa), is a biological neurotoxic insecticide with a broader action spectrum. Spinosad targets the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChRs) of the insect nervous system. Spinosad has an excellent environmental and mammalian toxicological profile. Larvicidal activity[1][2][3].
PHA-543613 is a potent, orally active, brain-penetrant and selective α7 nAChR agonist with a Ki of 8.8 nM. PHA-543613 displays selectivity for α7-nAChR over α3β4, α1β1γδ, α4β2 and 5-HT3 receptors[1]. PHA-543613 can be used for the cognitive deficits of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia research[2].
Varenicline (CP 526555) dihydrochloride is a potent partial agonist for α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) with an EC50 value of 2.3 μM. Varenicline dihydrochloride is a full agonist for α3β4 and α7 nAChRs with EC50 values of 55 μM and 18 μM, respectively[2]. Varenicline dihydrochloride is a nicotinic ligand based on the structure of cytosine, and has the potential for smoking cessation treatment[5].