Abstract: Compounds of general formula (Ia): in which R1, A1, m, X, n, Y and R3 have any of the meanings given in the specification, have affinity for sigma receptors and are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) in which R1, m, X, n, Y and R3 have any of the meanings given in the specification, have affinity for sigma receptors and are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A novel piperidine derivative and a novel piperazine derivative which are useful as novel sigma receptor ligands, and an agent for treatment of diseases involving a central nervous system disorders, said agent containing one of the compound as an active ingredient. The agent contains a compound represented by general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient: wherein X represents an alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and the alkylene group may be substituted by one or more alkyl groups each having 1 to 2 carbon atoms; Y represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom; and R1 and R2 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel cyclohexylamine derivative containing a phenyl group, which is useful as a novel sigma receptor ligand. Also disclosed is a therapeutic agent for diseases accompanied by a central nervous system disorder, which comprises the compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) in which R1 and R0 have any of the meanings given in the specification have affinity for sigma receptors and are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods and compositions useful for facilitating neuronal regeneration and functional recovery in neurodegenerative diseases. The methods and compositions utilize ligands for the sigma receptor, wherein the ligand is preferably SA-4503, or salts, or solvates thereof. These molecules can be delivered alone or in combination with agents which treat or prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as those caused by ischemic stroke, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cancer therapy induced neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Huntington's disease or Parkinson's disease. In other methods, the sigma receptor ligands are administered after stroke to facilitate functional recovery. The administration of the sigma receptor ligands effects faster functional recovery.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods and compositions useful for facilitating neuronal regeneration and functional recovery in neurodegenerative diseases. The methods and compositions utilize ligands for the sigma receptor, wherein the ligand is preferably AGY-94806, or salts, or solvates thereof. These molecules can be delivered alone or in combination with agents which treat or prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as those caused by multiple sclerosis. In other methods, the sigma receptor ligands are administered after MS to facilitate functional recovery. The administration of the sigma receptor ligands causes faster functional recovery.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) in which R1, A1, A2 and R2 have any of the meanings given in the specification, have affinity for sigma receptors and are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a herpes virus in which a non-essential gene for replication is inactivated More particularly, the present invention provides a herpes virus in which a non-essential gene for replication present in a UL or US region is inactivated. More preferably, the non-essential gene for replication contains US3 or UL56. The herpes virus may be preferably a herpes simplex virus, and more preferably herpes simplex virus 1 or herpes simplex virus 2. The present invention provides a method, composition and use for treating various diseases or disorders including tumor and infectious diseases. The present invention also provides a method, composition and use for activating a prodrug.