CHEBI:4055 - cytisine

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ChEBI Name cytisine
ChEBI ID CHEBI:4055
Definition An organic heterotricyclic compound that is the toxic principle in Laburnum seeds and is found in many members of the Fabaceae (legume, pea or bean) family. An acetylcholine agonist, it is widely used throughout Eastern Europe as an aid to giving up smoking.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Biological Role(s): plant metabolite
Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
An agonist that selectively binds to and activates a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.
phytotoxin
Any toxin produced by a plant.
metabolite
Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
(via alkaloid )
Application(s): nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
An agonist that selectively binds to and activates a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.
Related Structures
cytisine is a Structural Derivative of
ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
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