Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of formula I and their use in the inhibition of c-Jun N-terminal kinases. The present invention further provides the use of these compounds in medicine, in particular in the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders related to apoptosis and/or inflammation.

Abstract: A method for treatment of a mental disorder containing the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a sigma receptor binding agent containing an indanone compound represented by the following formula (I), a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate of them. The variables of formula (I) are recited in the present specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) and their use in the inhibition of c-Jun N-terminal kinases. The present invention further provides the use of these compounds in medicine, in particular in the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders related to apoptosis and/or inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent sigma receptor binding agent and/or acetylcholinesterase inhibitor containing an (1-indanone)-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine) compound. More specifically, it provides an (1-indanone)-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine) compound represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof: In the formula (I), R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) and their use in the inhibition of c-Jun N-terminal kinases. The present invention further provides the use of these compounds in medicine, in particular in the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders related to apoptosis and/or inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect. That is, it provides a compound represented by formula: (wherein R1 and R2 represent substituents), a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having a superior calcium antagonism, in particular, a neuron-selective calcium antagonism. Namely, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them. In the formula, Ar indicates an optionally substituted 5- to 14-membered aromatic ring etc.; the ring A indicates any one ring selected from a piperazine, a homopiperazine, a piperidine and the like; the ring B indicates an optionally substituted C3-14 hydrocarbon ring etc.; E indicates a single bond, a group represented by the formula —CO—, etc.; X indicates a single bond, an oxygen atom etc.; R1 indicates a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group etc.; and D1, D2, W1 and W2 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a single bond or an optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene chain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having a superior calcium antagonism, in particular, a neuron-selective calcium antagonism. Namely, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them. In the formula, Ar indicates an optionally substituted 5- to 14-membered aromatic ring etc.; the ring A indicates any one ring selected from a piperazine, a homopiperazine, a piperidine and the like; the ring B indicates an optionally substituted C3-14 on hydrocarbon ring etc.; E indicates a single bond, a group represented by the formula —CO—, etc.; X indicates a single bond, an oxygen atom etc.; R1 indicates a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group etc.; and D1, D2, W1 and W2 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a single bond or an optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene chain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having a superior acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action. It provides a compound represented by the formula: (In the formula, R1 represents a group represented by the formula: (wherein, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkoxy group and the like; and m represents an integer from 0 to 6) and the like; and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, an optionally substituted C2-6 alkenyl group or an optionally substituted C2-6 alkynyl group), a salt thereof or a hydrate of them.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent sigma receptor binding agent and/or acetylcholinesterase inhibitor containing an (1-indanone)-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine) compound. More specifically, it provides an (1-indanone)-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine) compound represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof: In the formula (I), R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indanone derivative and an excellent sigma receptor binding agent comprising an indanone derivative. More specifically, it provides a sigma receptor binding agent comprising an indanone derivative represented by the following formula, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate of them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having a superior acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action. It provides a compound represented by the formula: (In the formula, R1 represents a group represented by the formula: (wherein, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkoxy group and the like; and m represents an integer from 0 to 6) and the like; and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, an optionally substituted C2-6 alkenyl group or an optionally substituted C2-6 alkynyl group), a salt thereof or a hydrate of them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having a superior calcium antagonism, in particular, a neuron-selective calcium antagonism. Namely, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them.

Abstract: The invention provides an N,N-substituted cyclic amine compound represented by the following formula (VIII): wherein A represents an aryl group etc.; E represents a group represented by the formula —CO— or a group represented by the formula —CHOH—; G represents an oxygen atom etc.; J represents an aryl group which may be substituted; R1 represents a lower alkyl group etc.; Alk represents a linear or branched lower alkylene group; n, v, w, x and y are independent of each other and each represents 0 or 1; and p represents 2 or 3, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of the present invention or a salt thereof is effective to treat a disease against which calcium antagonism is effective.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. That is, it provides an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor comprising a 1-benzylpyridinium salt represented by the following formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same as or different from each other and each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a nitrile group, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group etc.; R5 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom etc.; the partial structure: is a group represented by the formula >C(R6)—CH2— (wherein R6 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom) or >C═CH—; X− represents a halide ion or organic sulfonic acid ion; and m is 0 or an integer from 1 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect. That is, it provides a 4-substituted piperidine compound fluoride represented by the following formula, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or hydrates thereof (provided that 1-benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxy-2-fluoro-1-indanon)-2-yl]methylpiperidine, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and hydrates thereof are excluded). wherein R1 and R2 represent substituents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel nitrile compound useful as an intermediate for the production of, for example, N,N-substituted cyclic amine derivatives or phenylacetonitrile derivatives that are useful as a medicine. Specifically it provides a nitrile carboxylic acid compound, nitrile ester compound and nitrile alcohol compound. That is, it provides a nitrile compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 means substituents; m means 0 or an integer of from 1 to 6; n means 0 or an integer of from 1 to 5; and R3 means carboxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or hydroxymethyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having a superior acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound useful as a medicament, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, and an agent for preventing, treating and improving various kinds of senile dementia, Alzheimer-type senile dementia, cerebrovascular dementia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, namely, 1-benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxy-2-fluoro-1-indanone)-2-yl]methylpiperidine represented by the following formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a process for producing the same.