Alpha-7 nicotinic receptor

The alpha-7 nicotinic receptor (α7)5 is a type of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, consisting entirely of α7 subunits.

It is located in the brain, where activation yields post- and presynaptic excitation, mainly by increased Ca2+ permeability.

Agonists
Nicotinic agonists for this receptor include:
 * epibatidine
 * dimethylphenylpiperazinium
 * GTS-21

Antagonists

 * mecamylamine
 * α-bungarotoxin


 * α-conotoxin ArIB[V11L,V16D]