Biochem/physiol Actions
Potent agonist at α3β4 and α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and partial agonist at α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Features and Benefits
This compound is featured on the Acetylcholine Receptors (Nicotinic) page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
General description
Cytisine is an alkaloid present in Cytisus laburnum, particularly in its seeds. It might be effective for smoking cessation. Cytisine is a natural insecticide. It has a molecular structure similar to nicotine. Cytisine may have antidepressant like properties.
Packaging
5, 25, 100, 250 mg in glass bottle
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