Abstract: The invention relates to novel amide derivatives that are positive allosteric modulators of neuronal nicotinic receptors, compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a neuronal nicotinic receptor ligand and an ?4?2 positive allosteric modulator, a method of using the same, and a related article of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating pain by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an ?7 nAChR ligand or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a mammal in need of treatment thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound or salt.

Abstract: The present application relates to indole and indoline derivatives of formula (I) wherein a, R1, R2, R3, h, i, j, m, n, L, Q, and X are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to indole and indoline derivatives of formula (I), formula (II), formula (III), or formula (IV) wherein a, R2, R3, h, k, m, n, L, Q, X, and Z are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein A and B are amine-substituted sidechains, Y1 and Y2 form various tricyclic cores, Xa and Xb are C, CH, or N, as defined herein, and Rx is an optional substituent. Compounds and compositions of formula (I) are contemplated as well as methods for treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by ?7 nAChR ligands that encompass compounds of formula (I) and other tricyclic derivatives. Methods of using amino-substituted tricyclic derivatives also are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to amine-substituted aza-adamantane derivatives, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions. Radiolabelled compounds useful for evaluating the binding affinity to ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors also are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to amine-substituted aza-adamantane derivatives, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions. Radiolabelled compounds useful for evaluating the binding affinity to ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors also are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders ameliorated by ?4?2 postive allosteric modulators. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions of compounds of formula (I), methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that are diazahomoadamantane derivatives, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel amide derivatives that are positive allosteric modulators of neuronal nicotinic receptors, compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to indole and indoline derivatives of formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI) wherein a, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel amide derivatives that are positive allosteric modulators of neuronal nicotinic receptors, compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel quinuclidine derivatives and their use as pharmaceuticals. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.

Abstract: The present application relates to indole and indoline derivatives of formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI) wherein a, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel amide derivatives that are PAMs of neuronal nicotinic receptors, compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel amide derivatives that are positive allosteric modulators of neuronal nicotinic receptors, compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that are acetamide and carboxamide derivatives of azaadamantane, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions.