Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I for use in treating conditions in which 5-HT6 receptors are involved such as in anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, stress-related disease, panic, a phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, obesity, post-traumatic stress syndrome, epilepsy, and other CNS disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides derivatives of 5-arylsulfonyl indole and 5-arylsulfonyl indoline compounds which may be in the form of pharmaceutical acceptable salts or compositions that are useful in treating central nervous system diseases such as anxiety and depression. The invention also includes intermediates and processes to make the compounds, isotopically-labeled forms of the compounds and the use of the isotopically labeled forms of the compounds to perform nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides 2,3,4,4a,5,9b-hexahydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indoles and 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indoles. These compounds are 5-HT ligands that are useful for treating diseases wherein modulation of 5-HT activity is desired.

Abstract: The invention provides derivatives of 5-arylsulfonyl indole and 5-arylsulfonyl indoline compounds which may be in the form of pharmaceutical acceptable salts or compositions that are useful in treating central nervous system diseases such as anxiety and depression. The invention also includes intermediates and processes to make the compounds, isotopically-labeled forms of the compounds and the use of the isotopically labeled forms of the compounds to perform nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein: R1-R5, m, n, p, and the bonds a and b represented by - - - have any of the values, specific values, or preferred values described in the specification; or a salt or solvate thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound, as well as intermediates and processes useful for preparing such a compound, and therapeutic methods including the administration of such a compound.

Abstract: Novel pyridone mimetics are disclosed which are useful for the treatment of SH2 domain related diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: 1

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO;X.sub.2 - - - is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd., C(O)--, O--, and S--;R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;Y is selected from CH and N;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2;R.sub.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally incorporating a heteroatom selected from N, O and S;D is cyclohexane or benzene; andE is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocycle incorporating 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, wherein E is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected from halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and halogen-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl;and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## a stereoisomer, solvate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:R.sub.1 is H, halo, aryl or aryl substituted with one or two groups independently selected from halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy or cyano;R.sub.2 is C.sub.4-9 alkyl; phenyl or phenyl substituted with one or two groups selected independently from OH, cyano, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, nitro or phenyl; naphthyl;phenyl fused to a 5 or 6-membered heterocycle; the coumarin moiety ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are selected independently from H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;or 1,2-methylenedioxy phenyl;with the proviso that R.sub.2 is not phenyl or 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl when R.sub.1 is H.Also described is their use as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which the D4 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia and anxiety.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, NH, O and S;X.sub.2 -- is selected from CH=, CH.sub.2 --, and N=;R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 are each independently selected from H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halo, cyano, nitro and halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyland acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. Their use as ligands for dopamine receptor identification and in a drug screening program, and as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which the D4 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO;X.sub.2 - - - is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd. and C(O);Y is selected from N and CH;R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2; andZ is C.sub.5-10 alkyl optionally substituted with OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and optionally incorporating a heteroatom selected from O, N and S;and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. Their use as ligands for dopamine receptor identification and in a drug screening program, and as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which D4 receptor stimulation is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.

Abstract: Described herein are 5-HT2 receptor-selective compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO;X.sub.2 --is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd., C(O)--, O--, and S--;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with a substituent selected from OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from H and R.sub.1 ; and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCI, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO;X.sub.2 --is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd., C(O)--, O--, and S--;Y is selected from CH and N;Z is cyanoR.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;m is 0, 1, 2 or 3;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2; andD is a 5, 6 or 7-membered, saturated or unsaturated, homo- or heterocyclic ring; and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. Their use as ligands for dopamine receptor identification and in a drug screening program, and as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which the D4 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO;X.sub.2 --is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd., C(O)--, O--, and S--;R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;Y is selected from CH and N;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2;R.sub.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally incorporating a heteroatom selected from N, O and S;D is cyclohexane or benzene; andE is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocycle incorporating 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, wherein E is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected from halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and halogen-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl;and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, NH, O and S;X.sub.2 - - is selected from CH.dbd., CH.sub.2 13 , and N.dbd.;R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 are each independently selected from H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halo, cyano, nitro and halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyland acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. Their use as ligands for dopamine receptor identification and in a drug screening program, and as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which the D4 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.