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201201360243-Substituted-2-(arlyalkyl)-1-azabicycloalkanes and Methods of Use Thereof - 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 C05-31-2012
20120129885(2S,3R)-N-(2-((3-PYRIDINYL)METHYL)-1-AZABICYCLO[2.2.2]OCT-3-YL)BENZOFURN-2- -CARBOXAMIDE, NOVEL SALT FORMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to (2S,3R)—N-(2-((3-pyridinyl)methyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide, novel salt forms thereof, methods for its preparation, novel intermediates, and methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems.05-24-2012
20120115917COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION - The present invention includes a combination comprising: a) mecamylamine; and b) an ACE inhibitor, an AT2 receptor inhibitor, a renin inhibitor, or a combination thereof.05-10-2012
20120015983Synthesis and Novel Salt Forms of (R)-3-((E)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)vinyl)-5-tetrahydropyran-4-yloxy)pyridine - The present invention relates to (R)-3-((E)-2-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)vinyl)-5-(tetrahydropyran-4-yloxy)pyridine, its salt forms, and to processes for the commercial-scale production of these compounds in sufficient purity and quality for use in pharmaceutical compositions.01-19-2012
20110281895SYNTHESIS AND NOVEL SALT FORMS OF (R)-5-((E)-2-PYRROLIDIN-3YLVINYL)PYRIMIDINE - The present invention relates to the stereospecific synthesis of (R)-5-((E)-2-pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrimidine, novel salt forms, and novel polymorphic forms of these salts.11-17-2011
20110269975NOVEL COMPOUNDS - The present invention related to compounds that bind to and modulate the activity of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, to novel salts thereof, to processes for preparing these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS).11-03-2011
20110263859(2S, 3R)-N-(2-((3-PYRIDINYL)METHYL)-1-AZABICYCLO[2.2.2]OCT-3-YL)BENZOFURAN- -2-CARBOXAMIDE, NOVEL SALT FORMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to (2S,3R)-N-(2((3-pyridiny)triethyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide, novel salt forms thereof, methods for its preparation, novel intermediates, and methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems.10-27-2011
20110263629AMIDES OF DIAZABICYCLOOCTANES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds that bind to and modulate the activity of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, to processes for preparing these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS).10-27-2011
20110262407TREATMENT WITH ALPHA7 SELECTIVE LIGANDS - The present invention includes methods, uses, and selective alpha7 nAChR ligands for treating or preventing disease and disorders in which stimulation of neurogenesis is ameliorative; namely, wherein the recruitment of neurogenesis is therapeutic.10-27-2011
20110257224PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF (2S,3R)-N-2-((3-PYRIDINYL)METHYL)-1-AZABICYCLO[2.2.2]OCT-3-YL)-3,5-DIFLUO- ROBENZAMIDE - The present invention relates to compounds that bind to and modulate the activity of neuronal nicotinic acetyl-choline receptors, to processes for preparing these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS).10-20-2011
20110257168DERIVATIVES OF OXABISPIDINE AS NEURONAL NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR LIGANDS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that bind to and modulate the activity of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, to processes for preparing these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS).10-20-2011
20110152293ARYLVINYLAZACYCLOALKANE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - Novel vinylazacycloalkane compounds of Formula (I) are disclosed. The compounds are ligands of various nAChRs. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be used to prepare pharmaceutical compositions and/or medicaments intended to prevent or treat disorders associated with dysfunction of nAChRs, especially within the central nervous system or the gastrointestinal system. Examples of types of disorders that can be treated include neurodegenerative disorders, including central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders, motor disorders such as Parkinson's disease, drug addiction, behavioral disorders and inflammatory disorders within the gastrointestinal system. The compounds can also serve as analgesics in the treatment of acute, chronic or recurrent pain.06-23-2011
20110124678TREATMENT WITH ALPHA 7-SELECTIVE LIGANDS - The present invention includes methods, uses, and selective α7 nAChR agonist compounds for treating or preventing metabolic disorders.05-26-2011
20110118239PREPARATION AND ENANTIOMERIC SEPARATION OF 7-(3-PYRIDINYL)-1,7-DIAZASPIRO[4.4]NONANE AND NOVEL SALT FORMS OF THE RACEMATE AND ENANTIOMERS - A novel scalable synthesis for the preparation of 7-(3-pyridinyI)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4)nonane has been developed, and 7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonane salts have been formed with succinic acid and oxalic acid. Additionally, 7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diaza-spiro[4.4]nonane has been separated into its stereoisomers via resolution with L and D di-p-toluoyltartaric acids, giving (R)- and (S)-7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonane of high enantiomeric purity. Numerous solid salts of the resulting (R)- and (S)-7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4}nonane have been prepared. Methods for the preparation of the racemic and enantiomeric salts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such salts, and uses thereof are disclosed. The salts can be administered to patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, to treat and/or prevent such disorders.05-19-2011
20110105548N-ARYL DIAZASPIROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of preparation and use thereof are disclosed. The compounds are N-aryl diazaspirocyclic compounds, bridged analogs of N-heteroaryl diazaspirocyclic compounds, or prodrugs or metabolites of these compounds. The aryl group can be a five- or six-membered heterocyclic ring (heteroaryl). The compounds and compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent a wide variety of conditions or disorders, particularly those disorders characterized by dysfunction of nicotinic cholinergic neurotransmission, including disorders involving neuromodulation of neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release. CNS disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, are another example of disorders that can be treated and/or prevented. The compounds and compositions can also be used to alleviate pain. The compounds can: (i) alter the number of nicotinic cholinergic receptors of the brain of the patient, (ii) exhibit neuroprotective effects and (iii) when employed in effective amounts, not result in appreciable adverse side effects (e.g., side effects such as significant increases in blood pressure and heart rate, significant negative effects upon the gastro-intestinal tract, and significant effects upon skeletal muscle).05-05-2011
20110098312METHODS FOR PREVENTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RETINOPATHY BY THE ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF NNR LIGANDS - Method and compositions for delaying the onset or progression of retinopathy, including administering at least one neuronal nicotinic ligand are disclosed.04-28-2011
201100711893-SUBSTITUTED-2(ARYLALKYL)-1-AZABICYCLOALKANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 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 C03-24-2011
201100711883-SUBSTITUTED-2(ARYLALKYL)-1-AZABICYCLOALKANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 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 C03-24-2011
201100711873-SUBSTITUTED-2(ARYLALKYL)-1-AZABICYCLOALKANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 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 C03-24-2011
20110071180SUB-TYPE SELECTIVE AMIDES OF DIAZABICYCLOALKANES - The present invention relates to compounds of the following formula (I) that bind to and modulate the activity of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, to processes for preparing these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS).03-24-2011
20110059947ALPHA 7 NICOTINIC AGONISTS AND ANTIPSYCHOTICS - The present invention relates to a synergistic combination of an alpha7 (α7) nicotinic agonist and an antipsychotic agent.03-10-2011
20100286282EXO-S-MECAMYLAMINE FORMULATION AND USE IN TREATMENT - A pharmaceutical composition includes a therapeutically effective amount of exo-S-mecamylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of exo-R-mecamylamine in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Preferably the amount is about 0.5 mg to about 20 mg. Medical conditions are treated by administering a therapeutically effective amount of exo-S-mecamylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its exo-R-mecamylamine, said amount being sufficient to ameliorate the medical condition. The medical conditions include but are not limited to substance addiction (involving nicotine, cocaine, alcohol, amphetamine, opiate, other psychostimulant and a combination thereof), aiding smoking cessation, treating weight gain associated with smoking cessation, hypertension, hypertensive crisis, Tourette's Syndrome and other tremors, cancer (such as small cell lung cancer), atherogenic profile, neuropsychiatric disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depressoin, an anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, a seizure disorder, Parkinson's disease and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, autonomic dysreflexia, and spasmogenic intestinal disorders.11-11-2010
20100267776ARYLVINYLAZACYCLOALKANE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - Novel vinylazacycloalkane compounds of Formula (I) are disclosed. The compounds are ligands of various nAChRs. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be used to prepare pharmaceutical compositions and/or medicaments intended to prevent or treat disorders associated with dysfunction of nAChRs, especially within the central nervous system or the gastrointestinal system. Examples of types of disorders that can be treated include neurodegenerative disorders, including central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders, motor disorders such as Parkinson's disease, drug addiction, behavioral disorders and inflammatory disorders within the gastrointestinal system. The compounds can also serve as analgesics in the treatment of acute, chronic or recurrent pain.10-21-2010
20100249196Novel Salt Forms Of (2S)-(4E)-N-Methyl-5-[3-(5-Isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-Penten 2-Amine - Phosphoric acid, edisylic acid (1,2-ethanedisulfonic acid), citric acid, orotic acid (uracil-6-carboxylic acid), R-mandelic acid, sulfuric acid, 1,5-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, D-aspartic acid, and lysine monohydrochloride salts of (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine, and methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said salts, and use, are disclosed. The salts can be administered to patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, to treat and/or prevent such disorders.09-30-2010
20100247617Transdermal Administration Of (2S)-(4E)-N-Methyl-5-(3-(5-Isopropoxypyridin)yl)-4-Penten-2-Amine - The present invention generally relates to the transdermal administration of (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl)-4-penten-2-amine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The transdermal administration can be effected using transdermal drug delivery devices, semi-solid dosage forms, or iontophoresis. The drug delivery devices and/or semi-solid dosage forms can provide instantaneous release, sustained release, or combinations thereof, and can include permeation enhancers and other components to assist in drug transport across the dermis, especially the epidermis. The compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent any indication which the active ingredients are capable of treating and preventing, but deliver (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl)-4-penten-2-amine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in an efficacious manner. Disorders that can be treated and/or prevented include central nervous system disorders, addictions, pain, and inflammation.09-30-2010
201002406963-SUBSTITUTED-2(ARYLALKYL)-1-AZABICYCLOALKANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 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 C09-23-2010
20100240689N-ARYL AZASPIROALKENE AND AZASPIROALKANE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of preparation and use thereof are disclosed. The compounds are N-aryl or heteroaryl azaspiroalkene/alkane compounds, prodrugs or metabolites of these compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The aryl group can be a phenyl ring or a five- or six-membered heterocyclic ring (heteroaryl). The compounds and compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent a wide variety of conditions or disorders, particularly those disorders characterized by dysfunction of nicotinic cholinergic neurotransmission, including disorders involving neuromodulation of neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release. CNS disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, are another example of disorders that can be treated and/or prevented. The compounds and compositions can also be used to alleviate pain. The compounds can: (i) alter the number of nicotinic cholinergic receptors of the brain of the patient, (ii) exhibit neuroprotective effects and (iii) when employed in effective amounts, not result in appreciable adverse side effects (e.g., side effects such as significant increases in blood pressure and heart rate, significant negative effects upon the gastro-intestinal tract, and significant effects upon skeletal muscle).09-23-2010
20100222395COMPOUNDS CAPABLE OF ACTIVATING CHOLINERGIC RECEPTORS - Compounds incorporating aryl substituted olefinic amine are provided. Representative compounds are (4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-methoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(6-amino-5-methyl-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-bromo-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-ethoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine.09-02-2010
20100204481COMPOUNDS CAPABLE OF ACTIVATING CHOLINERGIC RECEPTORS - Compounds incorporating aryl substituted olefinic amine are provided. Representative compounds are (4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-methoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(6-amino-5-methyl-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-bromo-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-ethoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine.08-12-2010
20100197720HETEROARYL-SUBSTITUTED DIAZATRICYCLOALKANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 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 substituent 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.08-05-2010
20100179183PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RELIEVING PAIN AND TREATING CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS - Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.07-15-2010
20100173968SUB-TYPE SELECTIVE AZABICYCLOALKANE DERIVATIVES - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of preparation and use thereof are disclosed. The compounds are amide, ketone, and ester compounds prepared from certain azabicycloalkane carboxylic acids. The resulting compounds exhibit selectivity for, and bind with high affinity to, neuronal nicotinic receptors of the α4β2 subtype in the central nervous system (CNS). The compounds and compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent a wide variety of conditions or disorders, such as those disorders characterized by dysfunction of nicotinic cholinergic neurotransmission, including disorders involving neuromodulation of neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release. CNS disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, are another example of disorders that can be treated and/or prevented. The compounds can: (i) alter the number of nicotinic cholinergic receptors of the brain of the patient, (ii) exhibit neuroprotective effects, and (iii) when employed in effective amounts, not result in appreciable adverse side effects (e.g. side effects such as significant increases in blood pressure and heart rate, significant negative effects upon the gastrointestinal tract, and significant effects upon skeletal muscle).07-08-2010
20100173932SUB-TYPE SELECTIVE AMIDES OF DIAZABICYCLOALKANES - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of preparation and use thereof are disclosed. The compounds are amide compounds which can be prepared from certain heteroaryl carboxylic acids and certain diazabicycloalkanes. The compounds exhibit selectivity for, and bind with high affinity to, neuronal nicotinic receptors of the α4β2 subtype in the central nervous system (CNS). The compounds and compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent a wide variety of conditions or disorders, particularly CNS disorders. The compounds can: (i) alter the number of nicotinic cholinergic receptors of the brain of the patient, (ii) exhibit neuroprotective effects, and (iii) when employed in effective amounts, not result in appreciable adverse side effects (e.g. side effects such as significant increases in blood pressure and heart rate, significant negative effects upon the gastrointestinal tract, and significant effects upon skeletal muscle).07-08-2010
20100160390COMPOUNDS CAPABLE OF ACTIVATING CHOLINERGIC RECEPTORS - Compounds incorporating aryl substituted olefinic amine are provided. Representative compounds are (4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-methoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(6-amino-5-methyl-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-bromo-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-ethoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine.06-24-2010
201001522333-SUBSTITUTED-2(ARYLALKYL)-1-AZABICYCLOALKANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 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 C06-17-2010
201001522323-SUBSTITUTED-2(ARYLALKYL)-1-AZABICYCLOALKANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 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 C06-17-2010
20100152228PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RELIEVING PAIN AND TREATING CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS - Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.06-17-2010
20100144700HETEROCYCLIC-CARBONYL-DIAZABICYCLOALKANES AS MODULATORS OF THE NEURONAL NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE ALPHA 4 BETA 2, SUBTYPE RECEPTOR FOR THE TREATMENT OF CNS RELATED DISORDERS - A compound of Formula 1: A-C(O)-Cy, wherein A is a diazabicyclic core, containing 7, 8, or 9 ring atoms, and selected from the following: 2,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane; 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.ZO]heptane; 2,7-diazabicyclo[4.2.0]octane; 3,7-diazabicyclo[4.2.0]octane; 3,8-diazabicyclo[4.2.0]octane; 2,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.0]octane; 2,7-diazbicyclo[4.3.0]nonane; 2,8-diazbicyclo[4.3.0]nonane; 3,7-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane; 3,8-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane; 3,9-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane; 2,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane; 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane; wherein the diazabicycle is attached as a radical to the depicted carbonyl via either one of the two ring nitrogen atoms, such that the carbonyl forms an amide bond with the ring nitrogen; Cy is a heteroaryl group; The compounds exhibit selectivity for, and bind with high affinity to, neuronal nicotinic receptors of the α402 subtype in the central nervous system (CNS). The compounds and compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent a wide variety of conditions or disorders, particularly CNS disorders. The compounds are believed to: (i) alter the number of nicotinic cholinergic receptors of the brain of the patient, (ii) exhibit neuroprotective effects, and (iii) when employed in effective amounts, not result in appreciable adverse side effects, namely side effects such as significant Increases in blood pressure and heart rate, significant negative effects upon the gastrointestinal tract, and significant effects upon skeletal muscle.06-10-2010
20100121061COMPOUNDS CAPABLE OF ACTIVATING CHOLINERGIC RECEPTORS - The present invention generally relates to nicotinic compounds, in the form of aryl substituted olefinic compounds, as well as pro-drug, N-oxide, metabolite and pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof. Methods of modulating neurotransmitter release via administration of the compounds, pro-drugs, N-oxides and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts are also disclosed.05-13-2010
20100028447Intranasal, Buccal, And Sublingual Administration Of Metanicotine Analogs - The present invention generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the intranasal, buccal, or sublingual administration of metanicotine analogs.02-04-2010
20100010042ARYLVINYLAZACYCLOALKANE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - Novel vinylazacycloalkane compounds of Formula (I) are disclosed. The compounds are ligands of various nAChRs. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be used to prepare pharmaceutical compositions and/or medicaments intended to prevent or treat disorders associated with dysfunction of nAChRs, especially within the central nervous system or the gastrointestinal system. Examples of types of disorders that can be treated include neurodegenerative disorders, including central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders, motor disorders such as Parkinson's disease, drug addiction, behavioral disorders and inflammatory disorders within the gastrointestinal system. The compounds can also serve as analgesics in the treatment of acute, chronic or recurrent pain.01-14-2010
20090062321Hydroxybenzoate Salts Of Metanicotine Compounds - Patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, are treated by administering to a patient in need thereof compositions that are hydroxybenzoate salts of E-metanicotine-type compounds. The formation of hydroxybenzoate salts of the E-metanicotine compounds is also useful in purifying the E-metanicotine compounds, as the hydroxybenzoate salts tend to crystallize out, leaving impurities such as Z-metanicotine compounds, and compounds where the double bond has migrated, in solution. If desired, the hydroxybenzoate salts can be converted to either the free base (the E-metanicotine) or to another pharmaceutically acceptable salt form.03-05-2009
20080293778Arylvinylazacycloalkane Compounds and Methods of Preparation and Use Thereof - Novel vinylazacycloalkane compounds of Formula (I) are disclosed. The compounds are ligands of various nAChRs. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be used to prepare pharmaceutical compositions and/or medicaments intended to prevent or treat disorders associated with dysfunction of nAChRs, especially within the central nervous system or the gastrointestinal system. Examples of types of disorders that can be treated include neurodegenerative disorders, including central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders, motor disorders such as Parkinson's disease, drug addiction, behavioral disorders and inflammatory disorders within the gastrointestinal system. The compounds can also serve as analgesics in the treatment of acute, chronic or recurrent pain.11-27-2008
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20080242693Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods for Relieving Pain and Treating Central Nervous System Disorders - Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.10-02-2008

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