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nAChR

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

nAChR

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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-B0942
    Benzethonium chloride
    		Inhibitor 98.47%
    Benzethonium chloride inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in human recombinant α7 and α4β2 neurons in Xenopus laevis oocytes, which has antibacterial, anticancer, antisepsis and disinfection activity. Benzethonium chloride induced Apoptosis and activated caspases in cancer cell lines. Benzethonium chloride ablates the tumor-forming ability of FaDu cells, delays the growth of xenograft tumors in vivo.
    Benzethonium chloride
  • HY-B1532
    Anabasine
    		Agonist 99.87%
    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).
    Anabasine
  • HY-B0567
    Dequalinium Chloride
    		Antagonist 99.91%
    Dequalinium chloride is an Apamin (HY-P0256)-sensitive potassium channel selective blocker. Dequalinium chloride is a cationic, lipophilic mitochondrial poison. Dequalinium chloride is also an antagonist pf α7 nAChR, and an anti-microbial antiseptic agent with a broad bactericidal and fungicidal activity.
    Dequalinium Chloride
  • HY-B0429
    Pancuronium dibromide
    		Antagonist ≥98.0%
    Pancuronium dibromide, a bis-quaternary steroid, is a neuromuscular relaxant. Pancuronium dibromide inhibits neuromuscular transmission by competing with acetylcholine for binding sites on nACh receptors. Pancuronium dibromide also inhibits cardiac muscarinic receptors and has a sympathomimetic action.
    Pancuronium dibromide
  • HY-N0175
    Cytisinicline
    		Agonist 98.44%
    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.
    Cytisinicline
  • HY-B1178
    Cotinine
    		Agonist 99.52%
    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.
    Cotinine
  • HY-10020
    Varenicline Hydrochloride
    		Agonist 99.94%
    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.
    Varenicline Hydrochloride
  • HY-14774
    Monepantel
    		Agonist 99.98%
    Monepantel is organic anthelmintic, and acts as a positive allosteric modulator of a nematode-specific clade of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) subunits.
    Monepantel
  • HY-B1240
    Droperidol
    		Inhibitor 99.74%
    Droperidol (Dehydrobenzperidol) is a butyrophenone pamine-2 receptor antagonist that inhibits the activation of GABA(A) and neuronal nicotinic receptors (nAChR), with IC50 values of 12.6 nM and 5.8 μM. Droperidol has anesthetic and sedative properties.
    Droperidol
  • 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.
    5-Hydroxyindole
  • HY-138800
    Spinosad
    		Inhibitor
    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.
    Spinosad
  • HY-W002112
    (±)-Nornicotine
    		Agonist 98.84%
    (±)-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.
    (±)-Nornicotine
  • HY-17440
    Rocuronium Bromide
    		≥98.0%
    Rocuronium Bromide (ORG 9426 Bromide) is an aminosteroid non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker or muscle relaxant used in modern anaesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation and to provide skeletal musclerelaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
    Rocuronium Bromide
  • HY-100637
    Hydroxybupropion
    		Antagonist 99.91%
    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 antagonist .
    Hydroxybupropion
  • HY-105670
    PHA-543613
    		Agonist 99.95%
    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. PHA-543613 can be used for the cognitive deficits of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia research.
    PHA-543613
  • HY-B0979
    Lobeline hydrochloride
    		Agonist 99.98%
    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.
    Lobeline hydrochloride
  • HY-P1264F
    α-Bungarotoxin, FITC labeled
    		Antagonist
    α-Bungarotoxin, FITC labeledis the FITC labelled α-Bungarotoxin (HY-P1264). α-Bungarotoxin is a competitive antagonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs).
    α-Bungarotoxin, FITC labeled
  • HY-B0379A
    Adiphenine hydrochloride
    		Inhibitor 99.14%
    Adiphenine hydrochloride is a non-competitive inhibitor of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR), with an IC50s of 1.9, 1.8, 3.7, and 6.3 μM for α1, α3β4, α4β2, and α4β4, respectively. Adiphenine hydrochloride has anticonvulsant effects.
    Adiphenine hydrochloride
  • HY-10932
    Aniracetam
    		Modulator 99.94%
    Aniracetam (Ro 13-5057) is an orally active neuroprotective agent, possessing nootropics effects. Aniracetam potentiates the ionotropic quisqualate (iQA) responses in the CA1 region of rat hippocampal slices. Aniracetam also potentiates the excitatory post synaptic potentials (EPSPs) in Schaffer collateral-commissural synapses. Aniracetam can prevents the CO2-induced impairment of acquisition in hypercapnia model rats. Aniracetam can be used to research cerebral dysfunctional disorders.
    Aniracetam
  • HY-101392
    Harmane
    		Inhibitor 99.91%
    Harmane is a benzodiazepine receptor inhibitor (IC50=7 μM), with IC50 values for mACh, Opioid Receptor, MAO-A/B, and α2-adrenergic receptor of 24 μM, 2.8 μM, 0.5 μM, 5 μM, and 18 μM, respectively. Harmane inhibits the I1 imidazoline receptor (IC50 = 30 nM) to reduce blood pressure and has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, and analgesic effects. Harmane inhibits dopamine biosynthesis by decreasing tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) activity and enhancing L-DOPA-induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells. Additionally, Harmane can increase the mutagenic effect induced by 2-acetylaminofluorene (AAF).
    Harmane
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