Pozanicline reverses nicotine withdrawal-induced cognitive deficits, may be an effective component of novel therapeutic strategies for nicotine addiction. Pozanicline selectively activate neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) subtypes, is a no
ML 190 is a potent and selective κ opioid receptor (KOR) antagonist (Ki=129 nM), exhibiting an IC50=150 nM in β-arrestin assays, suitable for studying drug addiction.
Potent TBK1 (TANK-binding kinase-1) inhibitor (IC50 = 6 nM). Inhibits the formation of autophagosomes in lung cancer cells.
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(S)-UFR2709 is a competitive antagonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR), exhibiting a greater affinity for α4β2 nAChRs compared to α7 nAChRs. It effectively reduces anxiety and ethanol consumption, as well as ethanol preference, in alcohol-preferring rats. Additionally, (S)-UFR2709 functions as an anxiolytic agent and holds the potential for investigating nicotine addiction.