摘要:
                                We report the synthesis of a series of [3.2.1]azabicyclic biaryl ethers as selective agonists of alpha 3- and alpha 6-containing nicotinic receptors. In particular, compound 17a from this series is a potent alpha 3 beta 4 and alpha 6/4 beta 4 receptor agonist in terms of both binding and functional activity. Compound 17a also shows potent in vivo activity in CNS-mediated animal models that are sensitive to antipsychotic drugs. Compound 17a may thus be a useful tool for studying the role of alpha 3 beta 4 and alpha 6/4 beta 4 nicotinic receptors in CNS pharmacology. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.