1. Signaling Pathways
  2. Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel
    Neuronal Signaling
  3. nAChR

nAChR

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

nAChRs (nicotinic acetylcholine receptors) are neuron receptor proteins that signal for muscular contraction upon a chemical stimulus. They are cholinergic receptors that form ligand-gated ion channels in the plasma membranes of certain neurons and on the presynaptic and postsynaptic sides of theneuromuscular junction. Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are the best-studied of the ionotropic receptors. Like the other type of acetylcholine receptor-the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR)-the nAChR is triggered by the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh). Just as muscarinic receptors are named such because they are also activated by muscarine, nicotinic receptors can be opened not only by acetylcholine but also by nicotine —hence the name "nicotinic".

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-118751
    Bensultap
    Modulator
    Bensultap (Bancol) is an insecticide, which can control Colorado beetle and some other insect pests. Bensultap is a modulator for nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR), and exhibits mild and temporary neuromodulatory efficacy on rat nervous system.
    Bensultap
  • HY-17555R
    Meclofenoxate hydrochloride (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Meclofenoxate (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Meclofenoxate (hydrochloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Meclofenoxate hydrochloride is an ester synthesized from DMAE and pCPA, which has the activity of stimulating memory and improving cognition.
    Meclofenoxate hydrochloride (Standard)
  • HY-N0443R
    N-Methylcytisine (Standard)
    N-Methylcytisine (Standard) is the analytical standard of N-Methylcytisine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. N-Methylcytisine (Caulophylline), a tricyclic quinolizidine alkaloid, exerts hypoglycaemic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. N-methylcytisine is a selective ligand of nicotinic receptors of acetylcholine in the central nervous system and has a high affinity (Kd = 50 nM) to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) from squid optical ganglia.
    N-Methylcytisine (Standard)
  • HY-163980
    AChE-IN-73
    AChE-IN-73 (compound 6) is an insecticide with higher toxicity than HY-B0815. The LC50 for C. pipiens is 78.0 mg/L. AChE-IN-73 has high affinity for acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), with binding energies of -8.11 kcal/mol and -6.27 kcal/mol, respectively. AChE-IN-73 is a potentially potent mosquito inhibitor.
    AChE-IN-73
  • HY-121229A
    (±)-Coniine
    Agonist
    (±)-Coniine (2-Propylpiperidine) is a piperidine alkaloid and nAChR agonist (EC50=0.3 mM). (±)-Coniine is acutely toxic to mice with an LD50 value of 7.7 mg/kg.
    (±)-Coniine
  • HY-13596R
    Cisatracurium besylate (Standard)
    Antagonist
    Cisatracurium (besylate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Cisatracurium (besylate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Cisatracurium besylate (51W89) is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, antagonizing the action of acetylcholine by inhibiting neuromuscular transmission.
    Cisatracurium besylate (Standard)
  • HY-B0292AR
    Atracurium besylate (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Atracurium (besylate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Atracurium (besylate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Atracurium (BW-33A) besylate is a potent, competitive and non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent. Atracurium besylate also is an AChR receptor antagonist. Atracurium besylate induces bronchoconstriction and neuromuscular blockade. Atracurium besylate promotes astroglial differentiation.
    Atracurium besylate (Standard)
  • HY-145295R
    Flupyradifurone (Standard)
    Agonist
    Flupyradifurone (Standard) is the analytical standard of Flupyradifurone. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Flupyradifurone is a systemic nAChR agonist that interferes with signal transduction in the central nervous system of sucking pests. Flupyradifurone can be used as a butenolide insecticide.
    Flupyradifurone (Standard)
  • HY-115766R
    Anabaseine (Standard)
    Agonist
    Anabaseine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Anabaseine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Anabaseine is a non-selective nicotinic agonist. Anabaseine stimulates all AChRs, preferentially stimulates skeletal muscle and brain α7 subtypes. Anabaseine is also a weak partial agonist at α4β2 nAChRs.
    Anabaseine (Standard)
  • HY-114736
    Hydroxy Varenicline
    Agonist
    Hydroxy varenicline (2-Hydroxyvarenicline) is a metabolite of varenicline (HY-10019), a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist.
    Hydroxy Varenicline
  • HY-107680
    3-Pyr-Cytisine
    Agonist
    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.
    3-Pyr-Cytisine
  • HY-14824A
    Sofinicline benzenesulfonate
    Agonist
    Sofinicline benzenesulfonate (ABT 894 benzenesulfonate) is a novel nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, specifically acting on the α4β2 subtype of nAChR (IC50=0.1 nM). Sofinicline benzenesulfonate has the potential to improve cognitive function, including attention, memory and working memory. Sofinicline benzenesulfonate can be used in studies of attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Sofinicline benzenesulfonate
  • HY-N10132
    Microgrewiapine A
    Antagonist
    Microgrewiapine A is an antagonist of nAChR. Microgrewiapine A inhibits hα4β2 and hα3β4 activity with 60% and 70% inhibition, respectively. Microgrewiapine A has selective cytotoxic against HT-29 human colon cancer cells with an IC50 of 6.8 μM.
    Microgrewiapine A
  • HY-14319B
    Sazetidine A dihydrochloride
    Sazetidine A dihydrochloride is a potent ligand for the α4β2 nAChR, with high binding affinity and selectivity for this subtype. Sazetidine A dihydrochloride exhibits favorable pharmacological properties and may contribute to research targeting nicotinic receptor-related diseases. Sazetidine A dihydrochloride has been mentioned in studies investigating the binding affinity of various analogs, highlighting its importance in understanding the nAChR ligand subtype selectivity.
    Sazetidine A dihydrochloride
  • HY-173073
    Insecticidal agent 20
    Insecticidal agent 20 (Compound 17) is an insecticide that can bind to AChBP. Insecticidal agent 20 exhibits good insecticidal activity against the larvae (LC50: 1.57 ppm) and pupae (LC50: 4.17 ppm) of Culex pipiens.
    Insecticidal agent 20
  • HY-10019R
    Varenicline (Standard)
    Agonist
    Varenicline (Standard) is the analytical standard of Varenicline. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 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.
    Varenicline (Standard)
  • HY-108057
    Facinicline
    Agonist
    Facinicline (RG3487) is an orally active nicotinic α7 receptor partial agonist, with a Ki of 6 nM for α7 human nAChR. Facinicline improves cognition and sensorimotor gating in rodents. Facinicline hydrochloride shows high affinity (antagonist) to 5-HT3Rs with a Ki value of 1.2 nM.
    Facinicline
  • HY-B0118AR
    Vecuronium bromide (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Vecuronium (bromide) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Vecuronium (bromide). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Vecuronium (ORG NC 45) bromide is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent that also acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) inhibitor, a muscle relaxant, and can be used for pre-surgical anesthesia.
    Vecuronium bromide (Standard)
  • HY-175607
    AChE/nAChR-IN-1
    Inhibitor
    AChE/nAChR-IN-1 (Compound 1a) is dual-functional inhibitor of AChE and nAChR. AChE/nAChR-IN-1 has potent toxicity and larvicidal effectiveness against Culex pipiens larvae with a LC50 of 4 ng/mL. AChE/nAChR-IN-1 can be used as larvicides for mosquito-borne diseases research.
    AChE/nAChR-IN-1
  • HY-10019S2
    Varenicline-13C,15N
    Agonist
    Varenicline-13C15N (CP 526555-13C15N) is 13C and 15N labeled Varenicline. 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.
    Varenicline-<sup>13</sup>C<sub>,<sup>15</sup>N<sub>
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