US Patent Number
8178678
Publication Date
5-15-2012
Abstract
Provided are bis-quaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse, and or gastrointestinal tract disorders.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)
Application Number
12/304,948
Filing Date
05/14/2007
Recommended Citation
Crooks, Peter; Dwoskin, Linda P.; Zheng, Guangrong; Sumithran, Sangeetha; and Pivavarchyk, Marharyta, "Bis-Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Methods for Modulating Neuronal Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors" (2012). Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Patents. 8.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ps_patents/8