The present invention relates to novel 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1.]oct-2-ene and -octane derivatives which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic Acetyl Choline Receptors. 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), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neurodegeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of chemical substances.
本发明涉及新颖的8-azabicyclo[3.2.1.]辛-2-烯和-
辛烷衍
生物,发现它们在
尼古丁乙酰胆碱受体上是
胆碱能
配体。由于它们的药理特性,本发明的化合物可能有助于治疗与中枢神经系统(CNS)的
胆碱能系统、平滑肌收缩、内分泌疾病、神经退行性疾病、炎症、疼痛以及由
化学物质终止引起的戒断症状等多种疾病或紊乱。