Description |
Cytisine is an alkaloid that occurs naturally in several plant genera, such as Laburnum and Cytisus. 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].
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Target |
α4β2 nAChRs[1].
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In Vitro |
Cytisine (2.5, 5 and 10 mM) is capable of inducing apoptosis in HepG2 cells[4]. Treatment with Cytisine increases the percentage of cells in the sub-G1 phase (P<0.01). The preincubation of HepG2 cells with Cytisine (2.5, 5 and 10 mM) significantly increases the sub-G1 cell population[4].
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In Vivo |
Cytisine (5 mg/kg, i.p.) eat less and gain less weight than those that receive the vehicle[2]. Total pellet intake increases during Cytisine substitution relative to nicotine and animals self-administered Cytisine significantly less than nicotine[2].
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Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
Boiling Point | 413.0±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 203.6±25.7 °C |
Exact Mass | 190.110611 |
PSA | 34.03000 |
LogP | 0.07 |
Vapour Pressure | 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C |