Abstract: Disclosed are prodrug compounds that can be converted to mesembrine under biologically relevant conditions, such as hydrolysis in vivo; and related methods of preparing and using these compounds. Stable preparations of isolated mesembrine stereoisomers are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are histone deacetylase imaging agents for positron emission tomography and related imaging methods using the histone deacetylase imaging agents. The histone deacetylase imaging agents may be a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is a moiety including a positron emitter; R2 represents hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; and n is an integer selected from 0 or 1. In one version of the compound of formula (I), R1 is a moiety including an adamantyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are histone deacetylase imaging agents for positron emission tomography and related imaging methods using the histone deacetylase imaging agents. The histone deacetylase imaging agents may be a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is a moiety including a positron emitter; R2 represents hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; and n is an integer selected from 0 or 1. In one version of the compound of formula (I), R1 is a moiety including an adamantyl group.

Abstract: Provided herein are radiolabeled compounds useful for non-invasive imaging techniques. An exemplary radiolabeled compound provided herein is useful as a radiotracer for positron emission tomography. The present application also provides unlabeled compounds useful in methods of treating diseases of the central nervous system or disease of the peripheral nervous system. Methods for preparing radiolabeled compounds, preparing unlabeled compounds, and diagnostic methods using labeled or unlabeled compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are histone deacetylase imaging agents for positron emission tomography and related imaging methods using the histone deacetylase imaging agents. The histone deacetylase imaging agents may be a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is a moiety including a positron emitter; R2 represents hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; and n is an integer selected from 0 or 1. In one version of the compound of formula (I), R1 is a moiety including an adamantyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are histone deacetylase imaging agents for positron emission tomography and related imaging methods using the histone deacetylase imaging agents. The histone deacetylase imaging agents may be a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is a moiety including a positron emitter; R2 represents hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; and n is an integer selected from 0 or 1. In one version of the compound of formula (I), R1 is a moiety including an adamantyl group.

Abstract: Provided herein are radiolabeled compounds useful for non-invasive imaging techniques. An exemplary radiolabeled compound provided herein is useful as a radiotracer for positron emission tomography. The present application also provides unlabeled compounds useful in methods of treating diseases of the central nervous system or disease of the peripheral nervous system. Methods for preparing radiolabeled compounds, preparing unlabeled compounds, and diagnostic methods using labeled or unlabeled compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are brain penetrant histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors useful for treating diseases or disorders associated with HDAC. An exemplary HDAC inhibitor provided herein exhibits a brain-to-plasma ratio of 20:1. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising HDAC inhibitors and methods for treating diseases associated with HDAC are also provided.

Abstract: A method for providing 11C-labeled cyanides from 11C labeled oxides in a target gas stream retrieved from an irradiated high pressure gaseous target containing O2, wherein 11C labeled oxides are reduced with H2 in the presence of a nickel catalyst under a pressure and a temperature sufficient to form a product stream comprising at least about 95% 11CH4, the 11CH4 is then combined with an excess of NH3 in a carrier/reaction stream flowing at an accelerated velocity and the combined 11CH4 carrier/reaction stream is then contacted with a platinum (Pt) catalyst particulate supported on a substantially-chemically-nonreactive heat-stable support at a temperature of at least about 900° C., whereby a product stream comprising at least about 60% H11CN is provided in less than 10 minutes from retrieval of the 11C labeled oxide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are histone deacetylase imaging agents for positron emission tomography and related imaging methods using the histone deacetylase imaging agents. The histone deacetylase imaging agents may be a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is a moiety including a positron emitter; R2 represents hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; and n is an integer selected from 0 or 1. In one version of the compound of formula (I), R1 is a moiety including an adamantyl group.

Abstract: An emission tomography system and method are used to acquire a series of medical images of a subject during an imaging process using a radiotracer. The system includes detectors for acquiring gamma rays emitted from the subject after administration of the radiotracer. A stimulus system tracks a stimulus associated with the subject during imaging. A data processing system receives signals from the detectors and stimulus feedback from the stimulus system and correlates the signals with information about the stimulus associated with the subject. A reconstruction system receives the correlated signals and information about the stimulus from the data processing system and reconstructs a series of medical images of the subject showing a physiological response of the subject to the stimulus over a time period.

Abstract: A method for providing 11C-labeled cyanides from 11C labeled oxides in a target gas stream retrieved from an irradiated high pressure gaseous target containing O2, wherein 11C labeled oxides are reduced with H2 in the presence of a nickel catalyst under a pressure and a temperature sufficient to form a product stream comprising at least about 95% 11CH4, the 11CH4 is then combined with an excess of NH3 in a carrier/reaction stream flowing at an accelerated velocity and the combined 11CH4 carrier/reaction stream is then contacted with a platinum (Pt) catalyst particulate supported on a substantially-chemically-nonreactive heat-stable support at a temperature of at least about 900° C., whereby a product stream comprising at least about 60% H 11CN is provided in less than 10 minutes from retrieval of the 11C labeled oxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel means of delivering imaging agents and/or therapeutic agents to specific cellular sites in an animal involving the use of a viral capsid that is chemically modified on it exterior and/or interior surfaces.