Differential Modulation of Brain Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Function by Cytisine, Varenicline, and Two Novel Bispidine Compounds: Emergent Properties of a Hybrid Molecule
Peng C, Stokes C, Mineur YS, Picciotto MR, Tian C, Eibl C, Tomassoli I, Guendisch D, Papke RL. Differential Modulation of Brain Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Function by Cytisine, Varenicline, and Two Novel Bispidine Compounds: Emergent Properties of a Hybrid Molecule. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 2013, 347: 424-437. PMID: 23959137, PMCID: PMC3807070, DOI: 10.1124/jpet.113.206904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlkaloidsAnimalsAzocinesBehavior, AnimalBenzazepinesBrainBridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Partial AgonismHEK293 CellsHumansMaleMembrane PotentialsMiceMolecular StructureNicotinic AgonistsOocytesPatch-Clamp TechniquesQuinolizinesQuinoxalinesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, NicotinicTobacco Use DisorderVareniclineXenopus laevisConceptsPartial agonistLGN neuronsMouse tail suspension testLateral geniculate nucleus neuronsNicotinic acetylcholine receptor functionPartial agonist therapiesTail suspension testStratum radiatum interneuronsSmoking cessation drugNicotinic partial agonistAcetylcholine receptor functionHuman embryonic kidney 293 cellsSteady-state activationAgonist therapyRadiatum interneuronsEmbryonic kidney 293 cellsCessation drugsNucleus neuronsSuspension testΑ7 currentsNicotine addictionSide effectsVareniclineΑ4β2 nAChRsSR interneurons