The present invention relates to 3-substituted-2-(arylalkyl)-1-azabicycloalkanes, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds. The azabicycloalkanes generally are azabicycloheptanes, azabicyclooctanes, or azabicyclononanes. The 
aryl group in the arylalkyl 
moiety is a 5- or 6-membered ring heteroaromatic, preferably 3-pyridinyl and 5-pyrimidinyl moieties, and the 
alkyl group is typically a C1-4 
alkyl. The 
substituent at the 3-position of the 1 -azabicycloalkane is a 
carbonyl group-containing 
moiety, such as an 
amide, 
carbamate, 
urea, 
thioamide, 
thiocarbamate, 
thiourea or similar functionality. The compounds exhibit activity at nicotinic 
acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), particularly the α7 nAChR subtype, and are useful towards modulating 
neurotransmission and the release of ligands involved in 
neurotransmission. Methods for preventing or treating conditions and disorders, including 
central nervous system (CNS) disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal 
neurotransmission, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for treating 
inflammation, autoimmune disorders, pain and excess 
neovascularization, such as that associated with 
tumor growth.