31 results about "Α7 nachr" patented technology

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 C_1-4 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.

Compounds of formula (I)

wherein n is 0, 1, or 2; A is N or N⁺—O—; X is O, S, —NH—, and —N-alkyl-; Ar¹ is a 6-membered aromatic ring; and Ar² is a fused bicycloheterocycle. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by α7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Compounds of formula (I)

wherein n is 0, 1, or 2; A is N or N⁺—O⁻; X is O, S, —NH—, and —N-alkyl-; Ar¹ is a 6-membered aromatic ring; and Ar² is a fused bicycloheterocycle. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by α7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

The present invention relates to compositions and methods to treat diseases or condition with an α7 nAChR full agonist and an inhibitor of cholinesterase, and or beta secretase and or gamma secretase.

Compounds of formula (I)

wherein A is N or N⁺—O⁻; n is 0, 1, or 2; Y is O, S, —NH—, and —N-alkyl-; Ar¹ is both 6-membered aromatic rings; Ar² is 5- or 6-membered aromatic rings with a —NR⁸R⁹ group, as defined herein. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by α7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

The invention provides compounds of Formula I:

These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, may be in pure enantiomeric form or racemic mixtures, and are useful in pharmaceuticals used to treat diseases or conditions in which α7 nAChR is known to be involved.

The present invention relates to amide and urea derivatives of heteroaryl-substituted diazatricycloalkanes, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds, and methods of treatment using the compounds. More specifically, the methods of treatment involve modulating the activity of the α7 nAChR subtype by administering one or more of the compounds to treat or prevent disorders mediated by the α7 nAChR subtype. The diazatricycloalkanes typically consist of a 1-azabicyclooctane fused to pyrrolidine ring. The substitutent heteroaryl groups are 5- or 6-membered ring heteroaromatics, such as 3-pyridinyl and 5-pyrimidinyl moieties, which are attached directly to the diazatricycloalkane. The secondary nitrogen of the pyrrolidine moiety is substituted with an arylcarbonyl (amide type derivative) or an arylaminocarbonyl (N-arylcarbamoyl) (urea type derivative) group. The compounds are beneficial in therapeutic applications requiring a selective interaction at certain nAChR subtypes. That is, the compounds modulate the activity of certain nAChR subtypes, particularly the α7 nAChR subtype, and do not have appreciable activity toward muscarinic receptors. Radiolabeled versions of the compounds can be used in diagnostic methods.

The present invention relates to compositions and methods to treat ADHD with an α7 nAChR full agonist and psychostimulants and/or monoamine reuptake inhibitors.

The invention provides fumarate salts of N-[1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl]furo[2,3-c]pyridine-5-carboxamide, compositions, racemic mixtures, or pure enantiomers thereof, and preparation thereof. The fumarate salts are useful to treat diseases or conditions in which α7 nAChR is known to be involved.

A method for decreasing nicotine and other substance use in humans is disclosed. Tetrahydroberberine (THB) and its analogs, l-Tetrahydropalmatine (l-THP) and l-Stepholidine (l-SPD), are present in and can be isolated from several plants in the Magnoliidae superorder. According to the disclosed method, THB and its analogs are used to block nicotine-induced DA release, and modulate heterologous or homoeric expression of human nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) in humans. Specifically, THB exhibits bi-directory modulation of α4β2-nAChR-mediated currents induced by nicotine. THB also shows predominant inhibition on homologously expressed α7-nAChR function. Thus, according to the disclosed method, THB is used to simultaneous blockade midbrain DA system function, the brain reward center, and neuronal α4β2- and α7-nAChR function, the major nicotine targets in the brain. Therefore, THB and its analogs serve as a novel class of natural compounds to decrease nicotine dependence in humans. Furthermore other substances, such as alcohol, cocaine, and opiates, also operate by triggering the brain reward center, resulting in a cycle of substance or alcohol abuse. THB and its analogs can be used to decrease use of substances such as alcohol, cocaine, and opiates. Finally, because THB and its analogs are DA antagonists, THB and its analogs can also be used as a treatment for Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Schizophrenia.

Disclosed herein are compositions which include nicotinic receptor agonists, specifically of the α7 nAChR subtype, and methods for suppressing cough.

Improved chemodenervation agents are provided comprising polypeptide α-neurotoxins having high binding specificity and selectivity for the human muscular α1 nAChR instead of the human neuronal α7 nAChR, along with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use.

The present invention relates generally to chemical compounds of formula (I) and methods for their use and preparation. In particular, the invention relates to chemical compounds which are useful in relation to the treatment of diseases, disorders or conditions which would benefit from the modulation of the alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7 nAChR), such as anxiety, depression and stress related disorders.

A medicament for treating diseases associated with cholinergic properties in the central nervous system (CNS) and/or peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases associated with smooth muscle contraction, endocrine disorders, neurodegenerative disorders and the like, which comprises a compound of Formula (I):

wherein A is CR^1E or a nitrogen atom, X—Y—Z is N—CO—NR^3AR^3B and the like, R^1A to R^1E are each independently a hydrogen atom and the like, R^2A to R^2D are each independently a hydrogen atom and the like, R^3A and R^3B are each independently an optionally-substituted C_3-10 cycloalkyl and the like, and n is 1 or 2

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits potent modulatory-effects on the activity of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7 nAChR).

present disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as modulators of α7 nAChR, compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds for preventing, treating, or ameliorating disease, particularly disorders of the central nervous system such as cognitive impairments in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia, as well as for L-DOPA induced-dyskinesia and inflammation.