The present invention provides imidazotriazinone compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 9 and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention further provides processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of PDE9 associated diseases or disorders in mammals, including humans.
C07D 487/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms in the condensed system, not provided for by groups
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A61K 31/53 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with three nitrogens as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. chlorazanil, melamine
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TETRASUBSTITUTED BENZENES FOR TREATMENT OF EARLY ONSET ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Provided are compositions and methods for treating early onset familial Alzheimer's Disease. The compositions and methods can be used for improving one or more aspects of cognitive function in a patient suffering from early onset familial Alzheimer's Disease. In certain embodiments, the patient has autosomal dominant early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. In some embodiments, the patient has a mutation in at least one gene selected from the group consisting of PSEN 1, PSEN2 and APP. In some embodiments, the PSEN 1 mutation is a change or deletion in one or more amino acids. In some embodiments, the patient has a mutation in PSEN 1 (e.g., a missense mutation).
Provided herein are tetrasubstituted benzenes that act as modulators of gamma secretase and their use in the treatment of one or more symptoms of treating neurodegenerative disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease.
A method for improving or treating a Limited Cognitive Impairment (LCI) comprising administering to a subject a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is described together with related compositions.
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
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TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE DISORDERS WITH CERTAIN ALPHA-7 NICOTINIC ACID RECEPTOR AGONISTS IN COMBINATION WITH NICOTINE
A method for improving cognition comprising co-administering to a subject an alpha 7 agonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a tobacco-free nicotine dosage is described together with related compositions.
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
The present invention provides targeted treatment to subjects suffering from Frontotemporal lobar degeneration through use of FTLD targeted agents, as described in the present invention. In particular, the FTLD targeted agents provided herein demonstrate high brain penetration, which decreases risk issues associated with peripheral administration. Furthermore, the FTLD targeted agents of the present invention, when administered to a subject selected for treatment based on the results of a FTLD diagnostic assay, offer targeted treatment of FTLD.
A61K 31/55 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
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TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATION WITH CERTAIN ALPHA-7 NICOTINIC ACID RECEPTOR AGONISTS IN COMBINATION WITH ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS
A method for treating inflammation comprising administering to a patient (R)-7-chloro-N-(quinuclidin-3-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or (R)-7-(2-methoxyphenyl)-N-(quinuclidin-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide or certain other alpha 7 receptor agonists combination with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
A61K 31/34 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide
The present invention provides imidazotriazinone compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 9. The present invention further provides processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of PDE9 associated diseases or disorders in mammals, including CNS or neurodegeneration disorder.
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
A61K 31/53 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with three nitrogens as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. chlorazanil, melamine
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TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE DISORDERS WITH CERTAIN ALPHA-7 NICOTINIC ACID RECEPTOR AGONISTS IN COMBINATION WITH ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS
A method for improving cognition comprising administering to a patient certain alpha-7 receptor agonists and an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is described together with related compositions.
A61K 31/27 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carbamic or thiocarbamic acids, e.g. meprobamate, carbachol, neostigmine
A61K 31/439 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom the ring forming part of a bridged ring system, e.g. quinuclidine
A61K 31/445 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine
A61K 31/473 - QuinolinesIsoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. acridines, phenanthridines
A61K 31/55 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
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A CRYSTALLINE FORM OF (R)-7-CHLORO-N-(QUINUCLIDIN-3-YL)BENZO[B]THIOPHENE-2-CARBOXAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE
Crystalline Forms I and II of (R)-7-chloro-N-(quinuclidin-3-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide hydrochloride monohydrate and compositions, methods of manufacture and therapeutic uses thereof are described.
C07D 453/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing quinuclidine or iso-quinuclidine ring systems, e.g. quinine alkaloids containing not further condensed quinuclidine ring systems
A61K 31/439 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom the ring forming part of a bridged ring system, e.g. quinuclidine
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
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TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE DISORDERS WITH CERTAIN ALPHA-7 NICOTINIC ACID RECEPTORS IN COMBINATION WITH ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS
A method for improving cognition comprising administering to a patient (R)-7-chloro-N-(quinuclidin-3-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is described together with related compositions
A61K 31/27 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carbamic or thiocarbamic acids, e.g. meprobamate, carbachol, neostigmine
A61K 31/439 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom the ring forming part of a bridged ring system, e.g. quinuclidine
A61K 31/445 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine
A61K 31/473 - QuinolinesIsoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. acridines, phenanthridines
A61K 31/55 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
Phenoxymethyl compounds that inhibit at least one phosphodiesterase 10 are described as are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds an methods for treating various CNS disorders by administering such compounds to a patient in need thereof.
C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
A61K 31/437 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a five-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. indolizine, beta-carboline
A61K 31/4433 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with oxygen as a ring hetero atom
A61K 31/5025 - PyridazinesHydrogenated pyridazines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
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TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE DISORDERS WITH (R)-7-CHLORO-N-(QUINUCLIDIN-3-YL)BENZO[B]THIOPHENE-2-CARBOXAMIDE AND PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALTS THEREOF
(R)-7-chloro-N-(quinuclidin-3-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide has been found to have procognitive effects in humans at unexpectedly low doses. Thus, (R)-7-chloro-N-(quinuclidin-3-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof can be used at unexpectedly low doses improve cognition.
A61K 31/439 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom the ring forming part of a bridged ring system, e.g. quinuclidine
Vicinal substituted cyclopropyl compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 are described as are processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of mammals, including human(s) for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other disorders which may affect CNS function, for example neurological, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to, those comprising cognitive deficits or schizophrenic symptoms.
C07D 487/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms in the condensed system, not provided for by groups in which the condensed system contains two hetero rings
A61K 31/519 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings
1,2-disubstituted heterocyclic compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 are described. Also described are processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of mammals, including human(s) for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other disorders which may affect CNS function. Among the disorders which may be treated are neurological, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to, those associated with cognitive deficits or schizophrenic symptoms.
C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 417/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
A61K 31/4409 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof only substituted in position 4, e.g. isoniazid, iproniazid
A61K 31/5355 - Non-condensed oxazines containing further heterocyclic rings
A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
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DI-SUBSTITUTED PHENYL COMPOUNDS AS PHOSPHODIESTERASE 10 INHIBITORS
Di-substituted phenyl compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 are described as are processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of mammals, including human(s) for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other disorders which may affect CNS function. The disclosure also relates to methods for treating neurological, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders including but not limited to those comprising cognitive deficits or schizophrenic symptoms.
C07D 401/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 215/227 - Oxygen atoms attached in position 2 or 4 only one oxygen atom which is attached in position 2
C07D 417/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 295/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms in addition to the ring hetero elements
C07D 407/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
5- and 6- membered heterocyclic compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 are described as are processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of mammals, including human(s) for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other disorders which may affect CNS function. Also described is the treatment of neurological, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders including but not limited to those comprising cognitive deficits or schizophrenic symptoms.
C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 405/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
A61K 31/4409 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof only substituted in position 4, e.g. isoniazid, iproniazid
A61K 31/5355 - Non-condensed oxazines containing further heterocyclic rings
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A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
A61K 31/55 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole
Inhibitors of histone deacetylase, including compounds having a diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl moiety are described together with methods for treating various disorders with such compounds.
A01N 43/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds
A61K 31/55 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole
A61K 31/505 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim
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METHODS FOR TREATING COGNITIVE DISORDERS USING INHIBITORS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE
This disclosure relates to compounds for the inhibition of histone deacetylase and treatment of a cognitive disorder or deficit. More particularly, the disclosure provides for compounds of formula (I) wherein (I), Q, J, L and Z are as defined in the specification.
A01N 37/12 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group , wherein Cn means a carbon skeleton not containing a ringThio-analogues thereof
Tetrasubstituted benzenes that act as modulators of gamma secretase and their use in the treatment of one or more symptoms of treating neurodegenerative disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, are described.
C07C 59/72 - Unsaturated compounds containing ether groups, groups, groups, or groups containing six-membered aromatic rings and other rings
C07C 229/42 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton with carboxyl groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by saturated carbon chains
C07C 255/57 - Carboxylic acid nitriles having cyano groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton containing cyano groups and carboxyl groups, other than cyano groups, bound to the carbon skeleton
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A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
C07C 205/56 - Compounds containing nitro groups bound to a carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being further substituted by carboxyl groups having nitro groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton
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1,3,5 TRI-SUBTITUTED BENZENES FOR TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER DISORDERS
The present disclosure relates to novel 1,3,5 tri-substituted benzenes of general formula (I), (II) or (III) and the use of such compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with the deposition of -amyloid in the brain.
C07C 53/23 - Saturated compounds having only one carboxyl group bound to an acyclic carbon atom or hydrogen containing halogen containing rings
C07D 333/38 - Carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals
C07D 271/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings having two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atoms not condensed with other rings
Compounds that are 1,3,4-trisubstituted benzenes which modulate (e.g., inhibit) the activity of &ggr;-secretase. The compounds are expected to reduce the level of Aβ42 in patients and be useful in the treatment of diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) characterized by elevated levels of Aβ42 and/or the formation of Aβ plaques.
Described herein are methods for treating a subject, such as an animal or human, having a neurological disorder or at risk for developing a neurological disorder (e.g., a patient that has a genetic defect associated with a neurological disorder, but does not appear to suffer from any symptoms commonly associated with the neurological disorder) by administering to the subject having the neurological disorder an effective amount of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
This invention relates to compounds for the inhibition of histone deacetylase. More particularly, the invention provides for compounds of formula (I) wherein (B), Q, J, L and Z are as defined in the specification.
C07D 209/22 - Radicals substituted by carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals with an aralkyl radical attached to the ring nitrogen atom
C07D 209/70 - [b]- or [c]-condensed containing carbocyclic rings other than six-membered
C07D 223/26 - Dibenz [b, f] azepinesHydrogenated dibenz [b, f] azepines with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by nitrogen atoms, attached to the ring nitrogen atom having a double bond between positions 10 and 11
C07D 225/08 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings of more than seven members having one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with two six-membered rings
C07D 239/28 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazine or hydrogenated 1,3-diazine rings not condensed with other rings having three or more double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
A61K 31/55 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole
A61K 31/554 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole having at least one nitrogen and at least one sulfur as ring hetero atoms, e.g. clothiapine, diltiazem
A61K 31/553 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole having at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as ring hetero atoms, e.g. loxapine, staurosporine
The invention relates to new quinoline derivatives which are active CLK-1 inhibitors. More specifically, the CLK-1 inhibitors of the invention are compounds of formula (A). The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to methods for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disorders or their associated symptoms for which the inhibition of CLK-1 is beneficial.
C07D 215/28 - AlcoholsEthers thereof with halogen atoms or nitro radicals in positions 5, 6 or 7
C07D 215/16 - Heterocyclic compounds containing quinoline or hydrogenated quinoline ring systems having no bond between the ring nitrogen atom and a non-ring member or having only hydrogen atoms or carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
C07D 401/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms
C07D 413/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms
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TRANSGENIC FLIES EXPRESSING TAU AND AMYLOID PRECURSOR FRAGMENT
The present invention discloses a transgenic fly that expresses a carboxy terminal fragment of the human amyloid-β precursor protein (APP) and a double transgenic fly that expresses both the fragment of APP and tau protein. The transgenic flies of the present invention provide for models of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention further discloses methods for identifying genetic modifiers, as well as screening methods to identify therapeutic compounds to treat neurodegenerative disorders using the transgenic flies.
A device is disclosed for transferring an organism from a donor container to a recipient container. The device comprises a transfer plate assembly comprising a first subassembly and a second subassembly. The transfer plate assembly positions donor containers and recipient containers in an inverted relationship so that the organism pass from the donor container to the recipient container. In addition, a method is presented for transferring a small organism from a donor container to a recipient container. The method includes engaging a donor container to a transfer plate assembly. The method discloses engaging a recipient container to the transfer plate assembly wherein the recipient container is in an inverted orientation to the donor container and rotating the transfer plate assembly so that the recipient container is positioned below the donor container which allows the small organism to be transferred.
G01N 35/02 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
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METHOD OF TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS USING CLOTRIMAZOLE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF
Methods and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed for treating neurological disorders, such as Huntington's disease or Alzheimer's disease. The methods involve the administration of a triarylmethane compound, such as clotrimazole, or a salt thereof.
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(1) Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of the central nervous system namely, central nervous system infections, brain diseases, central nervous system movement disorders, ocular motility disorders, spinal cord diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.
