Abstract: In various embodiments, compositions and methods are provided for treatment and/or prevention of amyloidogenic diseases. In certain embodiments, the methods entail administering an effective amount of a tropinol ester to a subject in need thereof for prophylactic or therapeutic effect. The methods are particularly useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, methods of reducing the risk, lessening the severity, or delaying the progression or onset of a disease characterized by beta-amyloid deposits in the brain of a mammal are also provided. In certain embodiments, methods of directly or indirectly inhibiting the C-terminal cleavage of APP resulting in the formation of APP-C31 peptide and APPneo (AP-P664) in a mammal are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are benztropine analogs having the formula (I) in which Ar is a C6-C20 monocyclic aryl group or a C10-C20 bicyclic aryl group or a heteroaryl, heterocyclic, or arylheterocyclic group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms and one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, P, and any combination thereof; m=1 to 5; n=1 to 3; and R1 to R4 are as described in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; pharmaceutical compositions and use thereof, e.g., in treating mental disorders.

Abstract: A continuous process for the alkylation of tertiary amines and, in particular, to a continuous process for the quaternization of cyclic tertiary amines useful for the preparation of cyclic quaternary ammonium salts with high purity is described.

Abstract: Disclosed are benztropine analogs having the formula (I) in which Ar is a C6-C20 monocyclic aryl group or a C10-C20 bicyclic aryl group or a heteroaryl, heterocyclic, or arylheterocyclic group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms and one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, P, and any combination thereof; m=1 to 5; n=1 to 3; and R1 to R4 are as described in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; pharmaceutical compositions and use thereof, e.g., in treating mental disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to aryl-substituted polycyclic amines of the formula I, especially bicyclic amines, and to the physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof; where the symbols and radicals are explained in the description as well as to pharmaceutical compositions and medical treatments employing these compounds.

Abstract: To provide a novel method for producing a 2-azaadamantane compound from a bicyclocarbamate compound. In accordance with the following scheme: a bicyclocarbamate compound represented by the formula (1) is reacted with a halogenating agent to produce a 2-azaadamantane carbamate compound represented by the formula (2), and the 2-azaadamantane carbamate compound is subjected to hydrogenolysis to produce a 2-azaadamantane compound represented by the formula (3) (in the formulae, R1 is hydrogen or the like, each of R2 and R3 which are independent of each other, is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group, Ar is an aryl group which may be substituted by Ra, Ra is halogen or the like, X is a halogen atom, and Y is X or a hydrogen atom).

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to fused bicycloheterocycle substituted azabicyclic alkane derivatives, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel chromen-2-one derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Blue light blocking chromophore (BLBC) ophthalmic devices are disclosed. In an embodiment, BLBC is relatively concentrated in the device center gradually decreasing to the device edge to create a BLBC gradient.

Abstract: A compound of formula 1 wherein: A is a group selected from X? is an anion with a single negative charge; R1 and R2 are each independently a C1-C4-alkyl optionally substituted with hydroxy or halogen; and R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkyloxy, hydroxy, CF3, CN, NO2, or halogen, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 is not hydrogen, processes for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to aryl-substituted polycyclic amines of the formula I, especially bicyclic amines, and to the physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof; where the symbols and radicals are explained in the description as well as to pharmaceutical compositions and medical treatments employing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) as defined herein that are melanocortin receptor agonists, to the preparation thereof and to the therapeutic use thereof in the treatment and in the prevention of obesity, diabetes and sexual dysfunctions that can affect both sexes, in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and also in anti-inflammatory uses or in the treatment of alcohol dependency.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: [wherein X1 and X2 each is independently lower alkylene; X3 is ?CH2, ?CHF or ?CF2; R1 is substituent, R2 and R3 each is independently H or lower alkyl; n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.] having the activity inhibiting DPP-IV activity. They are therefore useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by DPP-IV, such as NIDDM.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of general formula 1 wherein X? and the groups A, B, R, R1, R2, R3, R3?, R4, R4?, Rx and Rx? may have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A compound of formula 1 wherein X?, A, R1, R2, R3, and R4 may have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for preparing them, their use in pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating patients using them.

Abstract: A compound of formula 1 wherein: A is a group selected from X? is an anion with a single negative charge; R1 and R2 are each independently a C1-C4-alkyl optionally substituted with hydroxy or halogen; and R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkyloxy, hydroxy, CF3, CN, NO2, or halogen, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 is not hydrogen, processes for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: In an embodiment, this invention discloses novel gamma secretase inhibitors of Formulae I: 1

Abstract: This invention provides a method for preparing a hydroxyalkyl tropane ester, comprising: (a) contacting a tropane and 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole to produce an activated tropane ester; (b) contacting the activated tropane ester with an excess of an alkanediol to form a reaction mixture; and (c) maintaining the reaction mixture at a temperature and for a sufficient time for the activated tropane ester to react with the alkanediol to form the corresponding hydroxyalkyl tropane ester. This method may be used to produce hydroxyalkyl derivatives of tropanes such as benzoylecgonine, ecgonine and ecgonidine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new anticholinergics of general formula 1: wherein A, X− and the groups R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 may have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for preparing them and their use as pharamaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new industrially useable process for preparing tropenol, optionally in the form of the acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds which show high affinity for cocaine receptors in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin transporter sites. The compounds may be used as imaging or pharmaceutical agents, in the diagnosis and treatment of drug addiction, depression, anorexia and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cocaine-protein conjugate easily by using a cocaine derivative having a methoxy carbonyl group and benzoyl group. This conjugate is useful for the detection of cocaine or cocaine derivatives.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cocaine-protein conjugate easily by using a cocaine derivative having a methoxy carbonyl group and benzoyl group. This conjugate is useful for the detection of cocaine or cocaine derivatives. A monoclonal antibody, a monoclonal antibody producing cell line, and a method for producing the monoclonal antibody producing cell line by using the above cocaine-protein conjugate as an immunogen is also described.

Abstract: A cyclic amine derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, R.sup.2 represents a substituted of unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 aliphatic acyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl group, and R.sup.3 represents a substituted 3 to 7 membered saturated cyclic amino group which may form a fused ring; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds and salts have excellent platelet aggregation inhibitory action. They are useful for the treatment and prevention of such diseases as embolism, thrombosis or arteriosclerosis and for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for such uses.

Abstract: Hapten-carrier conjugates capable of eliciting anti-hapten antibodies in vivo are disclosed. Methods of preparing the hapten-carrier conjugates and therapeutic compositions are also disclosed. Where the hapten is a drug of abuse, a therapeutic composition containing the hapten-carrier conjugate is particularly useful in the treatment of drug addiction, more particularly, cocaine addiction. Passive immunization using antibodies raised against conjugates of the instant invention is also disclosed. The therapeutic composition is suitable for co-therapy with other conventional drugs.

Abstract: Methods are described for the rapid synthesis in satisfactory yield of methyl ecgonine phenylphosphonates as analogues of transition states for the hydrolysis of the benzoyl ester of an ecgonine derivative, namely cocaine, and their linking to carrier proteins, for the purpose of using them as immunogens. The resulting immunogens elicit the formation in experimental animals of antibodies able to promote the hydrolysis of cocaine. Both these catalytic anti-cocaine antibodies and the immunogens themselves are potentially useful for the treatment of individuals seeking to avoid the pharmacological effects of cocaine and in diagnostic applications.

Abstract: Hapten-carrier conjugates capable of eliciting anti-hapten antibodies in vivo are disclosed. Methods of preparing the hapten-carrier conjugates and therapeutic compositions are also disclosed. Where the hapten is a drug of abuse, a therapeutic composition containing the hapten-carrier conjugate is particularly useful in the treatment of drug addiction, more particularly, cocaine addiction. Passive immunization using antibodies raised against conjugates of the instant invention is also disclosed. The therapeutic composition is suitable for co-therapy with other conventional drugs.

Abstract: The new compounds of formulaA--O--CO--Z (I)(wherein A and Z are defined as explained in the specification) can be prepared by conventional methods; they are suitable as active substances for pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Methods are described for the rapid synthesis in satisfactory yield of methyl ecgonine phenylphosphonates as analogues of transition states for the hydrolysis of the benzoyl ester of an ecgonine derivative, namely cocaine, and their linking to carrier proteins, for the purpose of using them as immunogens. The resulting immunogens elicit the formation in experimental animals of antibodies able to promote the hydrolysis of cocaine. Both these catalytic anti-cocaine antibodies and the immunogens themselves are potentially useful for the treatment of individuals seeking to avoid the pharmacological effects of cocaine and in diagnostic applications.

Abstract: N-Acyl-.alpha.-aminocarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein L, R' to R'" and Q have the definitions given in the specification, are for the treatment or prophylaxis of illnesses which are caused by the binding of adhesive proteins to blood platelets, by blood platelet aggregation and cell-cell adhesion. They are manufactured by cleaving off protecting groups in corresponding protected compounds or by converting the cyano group into the amidino group in corresponding nitriles.

Abstract: The new compounds of formulaA--O--CO--Z (I)(wherein A and Z are defined as explained in the specification) can be prepared by conventional methods; they are suitable as active substances for pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula: ##STR1## where: Ar=phenyl or beta-naphtyl, or aromatic heterocyclic 6-membered ring containing one or two nitrogen atoms;R.sub.1 =one or more substituents of the Ar nucleus, preferably in para position, and selected out of the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 --CH--(CH.sub.3).sub.2, O--CH.sub.3, Cl, F, Br, CF.sub.3, NH.sub.2, S--CH.sub.3, CN, NO.sub.2 R.sub.2 =H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ;R.sub.3 = ##STR2## Where R.sub.4 =H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 R.sub.5 =H, CH.sub.3X=none O, S, NH, NCH.sub.3, --CH=CH--, --C.ident.C--Y=O, NH,both in the racemic Form and in the isomeric enantiomeric forms,which produce a nootropic effect, i.e. memory enhancement and learning facilitation, as well as an analgesic effect.

Abstract: Disclosed are benztropine and CFT analogs useful for imaging of cocaine receptors and treatment of cocaine abuse. Also disclosed are analogs useful for imaging and treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as .alpha.-succinamidoacyl aminodiols having a 3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]-oct-8-yl-type group at the N-terminus are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: 2-(8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)alkanols of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S or CH.dbd.CH; X is H, OH or another aromatic substituent; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; Y and Y.sup.1 are taken together and are arylmethylene or aralkylmethylene (or a corresponding epoxy derivative) or Y and Y.sup.1 are taken separately and Y is hydrogen or OH, and Y.sup.1 is aryl, aralkyl, arylthio, or aryloxy; and structurally related 2-(piperidino)alkanols; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; methods of treating CNS disorders therewith; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: Bioactive cocaine analogs of the general formulae: ##STR1## are provided wherein X' is H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5)alkyl, X is H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkyl, nitro, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkoxyphosphonyl, acyl, perfluoroacyl, azido (substituted)silyl or (substituted)thio, and Y is H, halo, nitro, amino or (substituted)amino, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy, alkyl or alkoxy; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are provided for the preparation of reagents, including labels which can be used in immunoassays of cocaine and cocaine metabolites. The compounds are derivatives of cocaine which are conjugated to antigenic proteins or polypeptides for the formation of antibodies for use in immunoassays. The compounds also may be conjugated to labels for use in immunoassays.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluorescence polarization assay for benzoyl ecgonine and substituted benzoyl ecgonine compounds in biological fluids, and to a method of making reagents therefor. Specifically, tracers, immunogens and antibodies are disclosed. The tracers and the immunogens are made from substituted benzoyl ecgonine compounds. A fluorescein moiety is included in the tracer, while a poly(amino acid) forms a part of the immunogen. The assay is conducted by measuring the degree of polarization retention of plane polarized light that has been passed through a sample containing antiserum and tracer.

Abstract: 2-(8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)alkanols of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S or CH=CH; X is H, OH or another aromatic substituent; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; Y and Y.sup.1 are taken together and are arylmethylene or aralkylmethylene (or a corresponding epoxy derivative) or Y and Y.sup.1 are taken separately and Y is hydrogen or OH, and Y.sup.1 is aryl, aralkyl, arylthio, or aryloxy; and structurally related 2-(piperidino)alkanols; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; methods of treating CNS disorders therewith; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indan-1,3-dione derivative represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a group represented by ##STR2## wherein E represents a (substituted) phenyl group or a (substituted) pyridyl group; Y represents a hydroxyl group; and Z represents a halogen atom, a (substituted) alkylsulfonyloxy group or a (substituted) phenylsulfonyloxy group, or Y and Z are bonded to represent --O--; and A represents a (substituted) 1,3-butadienylene group or a (substituted) 1,3-azabutadienylene group, and a herbicidal composition containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Aroyl ureas and carbamic acid derivatives of formulaA--CO--NHCW--Y--Band pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof whereinA is a specified aromatic radical including optionally substituted phenylW is O or SY is NH or S andB is a specified saturated azacyclic ring, eg tropan-3-yl or quinuclidin-3-yl,possess 5-HT.sub.3 -antagonistic activity and are, for example, useful in treatment of migraine, emesis, anxiety, gastro-intestinal disorders and as anti-psychotics.

Abstract: Carbocyclic and heterocyclic carbonylmethylene- and carbonylmethylpiperidines and -pyrrolidines are serotonin antagonists.

Abstract: Migraine is treated with a tropyl benzoate derivative of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen; andR.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen, provided that R.sub.3 is hydrogen when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Additionally, some novel tropyl benzoate derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: The compound of the formula ##STR1## and acid addition salts thereof. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of N-(.beta.-fluoroethyl)-nortropine benzilate.

Abstract: The invention relates to new salts of endo-8-methyl-8-syn-alkyl-8-azoniabicyclo-[3.2.1]-octane-3-alkylcarboxylat es, of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a linear or branched alkyl radical of 2-5 C atoms, a cycloalkyl radical of 3-6 C atoms, or a phenyl-alkyl radical, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which can be the same or different, are alkyl radicals of 1-6 C atoms, X is a halide ion.The new compounds are potent spasmolytics.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen, fluorine, bromine, methyl or methoxy; X is .dbd.CO, .dbd.CH--CN, .dbd.CH--OH, --O--, --S--, --NH--, ##STR3## and R is hydrogen, 4-fluoro, 4-chloro, 4-trifluoromethyl, 3-trifluoromethyl, 3-trifluoromethyl-4-chloro, 4-methyl or 4-methoxy;and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as neuroleptics.

Abstract: 3.alpha.-Benzylamino-2.beta.-hydroxy-nortropanes substituted in the 8-position by an alkoxycarbonyl or alkanoyl group, useful as analgesics, are prepared by reacting the corresponding 2.beta.,3.beta.-epoxy-nortropane with enzylamine in the presence of phenol.