Cytisinicline
Cytisinicline (Cytisine) is an alkaloid. Cytisinicline (Cytisine) is a partial agonist of α4β2 nAChRs[1], and partial to full agonist at β4 containing receptors and α7 receptors[2]. Has been used medically to help with smoking cessation[3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
485-35-8
Product Name Alternative
Cytisine; Sophorine; Baptitoxine
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H301, H315, H319, H335
Target
NAChR
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Cytisine.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.98
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C1N(C[C@@]2([H])C[C@]3([H])CNC2)C3=CC=C1
Molecular Formula
C11H14N2O
Molecular Weight
190.25
Precautions
H301, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Pabreza LA, et al. [3H]cytisine binding to nicotinic cholinergic receptors in brain. Mol Pharmacol. 1991 Jan;39 (1) :9-12.|[2]Grebenstein PE, et al. The effects of noncontingent and self-administered cytisine on body weight and meal patterns in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2013 Sep;110:192-200.|[3]Walker N, et al. Cytisine versus nicotine for smoking cessation. N Engl J Med. 2014 Dec 18;371 (25) :2353-62.|[4]Yu L, et al. Cytisine induces endoplasmic reticulum stress caused by calcium overload in HepG2 cells. Oncol Rep. 2018 Mar;39 (3) :1475-1484.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
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