Varenicline, an alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist, vs sustained-release bupropion and placebo for smoking cessation: a randomized controlled trial.
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Abstract
The alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are linked to the reinforcing
effects of nicotine and maintaining smoking behavior. Varenicline, a novel alpha4beta2
nAChR partial agonist, may be beneficial for smoking cessation.