Term Name: cytisine
Synonyms: (-)-cytisine, (1R,5S)-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-8H-1,5-methanopyrido[1,2-a][1,5]diazocin-8-one, baptitoxin, baptitoxine, laburnin, sophorin, sophorine
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:4055]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: alkaloid bridged compound lactam organic heterotricyclic compound secondary amino compound
has_role: nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist phytotoxin plant metabolite