A very potent agonist highly selective for α4β2 and α6β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) (Ki= 12 and 10 pM for human and rat α4β2 nAChRs, respectively). An important nAChR ligand for the treatment of pain, smoking addition and other mental disorders.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Target α4β2 nAChR
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Liu, X., et al., 2013. Psychopharm.In press.
Kennett, A., et al., 2012. Nicotine Tob. Res.14, 1339.
Huang. LZ, et al., 2011. Neuropharm.60, 861. Mogg. AJ, et al., 2004. Neuropharm.60, 861.
Mukhin, A.G., et al., 2000. Mol. Pharmacol.47, 848.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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