Nicotinic alpha-7 receptor ligands and preparation and uses thereof
US7625924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), activation of nAChRs, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain. Further, this invention relates to novel compounds which act as ligands for the α7 nAChR subtype, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
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