Abstract:
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6, have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The invention also provides therapeutic methods as well as processes and intermediates useful for preparing compounds of Formula (I). The compounds are 5-HT ligands and are useful for treating diseases wherein modulation of 5-HT2C activity is desired.
Abstract:
This invention relates to compounds of Formula I, a stereoisomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a prodrug thereof. The compounds interact with CRF, receptors, including human CRF, receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety-related disorders such as anxiety, and mood disorders such as major depression.
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 cyano R.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; and D 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.