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Gerard Ahern

Georgetown University Medical Center

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6-Methylnicotine is a strong agonist at α4β2 and α3β4 nicotinic cholinergic receptors

Thao T. Olson, Reniel Suarez Gonzalez, Yousef Aljohani, Ghazaul Dezfuli, Andrew C. Harris, Mark G. LeSage, Gerard Ahern, Kenneth J. Kellar

This study compares 6-Methylnicotine and nicotine's effects on α4β2 and α3β4 nicotinic cholinergic receptors, finding 6-MN is more potent and upregulates these receptors.

bioRxiv · Oct 16, 2026 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology