Neurologically-active compounds
US6962907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/28
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides compounds of the formula II: wherein R represents propyl, butyl, pentyl, neo-pentyl or cyclohexyl, and salts thereof. These compounds are selective GABAC receptor antagonists. The invention also provides a method of enhancing the cognitive activity of an animal and a method of stimulating memory capacity in an animal, comprising administering to the animal an effective amount of a compound of formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
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