Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the treatment of migraine, which have the general formula: wherein: W is a CH group or a N atom; Z is N or C—R4; B and D are selected independently from CH and N, with the proviso that at least one of B and D is CH and with the further proviso that one of B and D can represent N only when W and Z are both other than N; A is a group of Formula II, III or IV, such that group A contains at least 1 N atom; NR7 is either —NH— or —N═; is a single or double bond; X is a N atom, a CH group or a C(OH) group when is a single bond; or, when is a double bond, a C atom; Y is an NH, N-alkyl, N-benzyl or CH2 group; U and V each represent a N atom or a CH group, with the proviso that both cannot be N; a and b are, independently, 0 or 1; c is an integer from 0 to 3; d is an integer from 1 to 3; e is an integer from 1 to 2; f is an integer from 0 to 3; g is an integer from 3 to 6 and h is an integer from 2 to 3; such that the sum of c a

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor, which have the general formula I: wherein: R represents a group of Formula II or Formula III; one of A, B D or E is a N atom, the remainder being CH groups; R1 is selected from the group consisting of SO2Ar, C(O)Ar, CH2Ar and Ar; R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl; represents a single or double bond, with the proviso that there is only one double bond in the ring at a time; n is an integer of from 1-3; Z is selected from the group consisting of C, CH and N, provided that when is a double bond, Z is C and when is a single bond, Z is selected from CH and N; Ar is an optionally substituted aryl group; with the proviso that when R is a group of Formula II, R1 is SO2Ar.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that act as antagonists at metabotropic glutamate receptors, and that are useful for treating neurological diseases and disorders. Methods of preparing the compounds also are disclosed.

Abstract: Described are compounds having formula I or II: wherein: X is N, and Ak represents a C1-3 alkylene chain; and a salt, solvate or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds selective for a 5-HT1D receptor, which have the general formula:

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that act as antagonists at metabotropic glutamate receptors, and that are useful for treating neurological diseases and disorders. Methods of preparing the compounds also are disclosed.

Abstract: Described are compounds having formula I or II: 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of migraine which have the general formula (II).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds selective for a 5-HT1D receptor, the compounds having the general formula (I): Also disclosed is the use of these compounds as pharmaceuticals to treat indications where stimulation of a 5-HT1D receptor is indicated such as migrane.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor, which have the general formula I: 1

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor, which have the general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, OH, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, C3-7cycloalkyl and others; R5 is selected from the group consisting of SO2Ar, C(O)Ar, Ar and CH2Ar; R6 and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-6alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl and optionally substituted benzyl; ————— represents a single or double bond; n is selected from an integer of from 1-3; X is selected from the group consisting of CR17 and N; Z is selected from the group consisting of C, CH and N, provided that when ————— is a double bond, Z is C and when ————— is a single bond, Z is selected from CH and N; Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic group selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridyl, thienyl,

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor, which have the general formula I: wherein: R represents a group of Formula II or Formula III; one of A, B D or E is a N atom, the remainder being CH groups; R1 is selected from the group consisting of SO2Ar, C(O)Ar, CH2Ar and Ar; R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl; ----- represents a single or double bond, with the proviso that there is only one double bond in the ring at a time; n is an integer of from 1-3; Z is selected from the group consisting of C, CH and N, provided that when ----- is a double bond, Z is C and when ----- is a single bond, Z is selected from CH and N; Ar is an optionally substituted aryl group; with the proviso that when R is a group of Formula II, R1 is SO2Ar. Also described is the use of these compounds as pharmaceuticals to treat indications where inhibition of the 5-HT6 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor, which have the general formula: wherein:R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H and C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and benzyl;-- -- -- represents a single or double bond;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of COR.sup.5 and SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;R.sup.4a is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.4b is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxy, halo, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, benzyloxy, phenoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy and vinyl;R.sup.4c is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sub.4d is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; andR.sup.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are independently selected aryl groups, optionally substituted with substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkanoyl, aralkyl, aralkyloxy, halo, NO.sub.2, Ph, CF.sub.3, CN, OH, methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy, SO.sub.2 NRR', NRR', CO.sub.2 R (where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl) and a second aryl group, which may be substituted as above;wherein any cycloalkyl or aryl substituent is linked to Ar.sub.1 or Ar.sub.2 by a bridging element which may be a single bond, a vinylene group, an ethynylene group, a Z group, a --Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- group, a --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Z-- group, or a --Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Z-- group, where Z represents an O atom, a S atom, an NH group or an N-alkyl group, and n is an integer from 1 to 4;wherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H and C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and benzyl;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of COR.sup.5, SO.sub.2 R.sup.5, CONHC.sub.1-4 alkyl and C(S)SR.sup.6 ;R.sup.4a is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.4b is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxy, halo, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, benzyloxy, phenoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy and vinyl;R.sup.4c is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.4d is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds selective for a 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptor, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from a six-membered, non-aromatic, optionally substituted carbocycle and a six-membered, non-aromatic, optionally substituted heterocycle having one or two heteroatoms selected from O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 and N.sup.4 ;R.sup.1 is selected from H and OH;n is 0 or 1 as permited by chemical structure;R.sup.2 is selected from CR.sup.5 CR.sup.6 CH.sub.2 NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 or a group of formula II, III or IV: ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from H and benzoyl; R.sup.4 is selected from H, loweralkyl, benzyl, loweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkylaminocarbonyl, loweralkylaminothiocarbonyl, loweralkanoyl, loweralkylaminoimide and loweralkoxy-substituted loweralkylene;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from H, loweralkoxy and hydroxy;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently selected from H and loweralkyl or R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds selective for the 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptor, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is linear or branched loweralkyl;R.sup.2 is selected from a group of Formula II, III, IV and V: ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from H and loweralkyl; R.sup.4 is selected from H and loweralkyl;One of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is H and the other is independently selected from H, loweralkoxy, loweralkyl and hydroxy; andn is 1-3;or a salt, solvate or hydrate thereof.Also described is the use of these compounds as pharmaceuticals to treat indications where stimulation of the 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptor is implicated, such as migraine.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds selective for 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptors, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from H, aryl and aryl substituted with 1, 2 or 3 substituents independently selected from loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, loweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkyl-S--, loweralkyl-S(O)--, loweralkyl-SO.sub.2 -, S.dbd.C.dbd.N--, O.dbd.C.dbd.N--, halo, loweralkoxycarbonyl, nitro, amino, loweralkyl-NH--, (loweralkyl).sub.2 --N--, loweralkyl-SO.sub.2 -loweralkyl-;A is a double or triple bond;R.sup.2 is selected from a group of Formula II, III, IV and V: ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from H and loweralkyl; R.sup.4 is selected from H and loweralkyl;One of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is H and the other is independently selected from H, loweralkoxy, loweralkyl and hydroxy; andR.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently selected from H and loweralkyl or R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: 5-Thiophene-substituted tryptamine analogs are provided, which exhibit selectivity towards 5-HT.sub.D1 receptors and consequently show potential in alleviation of the symptoms of migraine. The analogs are represented by the following general chemical formula: ##STR1## in which X represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or halogen, at the 4- or 5-position of the thiophene nucleus; Y represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene group optionally substituted with hydroxyl: and Z represents amino, mono- or di-N-lower alkyl-substituted amino, or optionally N-lower alkyl-substituted pyrrolidine.

Abstract: Novel 5-alkoxy tryptamine derivatives are provided, corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## in which R may be alkaline, X may be amino, and Y is various N-heterocyclic or N-branched chain moieties. The compounds show selective binding to 5-HT.sub.1D receptor subtypes, and have potential pharmaceutical utility in manufacture of migraine-treating drugs.