Cynandione A, an acetophenone derived from Cynanchum wilfordii, has anti-inflammatory activity and significantly reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine overexpression via macrophage α7 nAChR activation and subsequent IL-10 expression.

TC-2216 is a partial agonist at the neural nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and is used to treat anxiety and depression.

suvn-911 is a potent and selective antagonist of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine α4β2 receptor (Ki = 1.5 nM) with antidepressant activity.