Aceclidine (Quinuclidin-3-yl acetate) is a modulator of the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor and an M1 receptor agonist (EC50: 40 μM). It acts as a cycloplegic agent, a surfactant, a tonicity adjustor, and optionally a viscosity enhancer and an antioxidant. This compound holds potential for research into various disorders, including refractive errors of the eye, xerostomia, Sjogren's syndrome, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, lacrimal gland disease, and esotropia.
- Modulates M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
- Acts as an M1 receptor agonist
- Functions as a cycloplegic agent
- Acts as a surfactant and tonicity adjustor
- Can act as a viscosity enhancer and antioxidant
- Useful for research into eye disorders like glaucoma and refractive errors
- Relevant for studies on xerostomia and Sjogren's syndrome