A novel
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7 nAChR agonist,
N-[(3
R,5
R)-1-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]furo[2,3-
c]pyridine-5-carboxamide (
3a, PHA-709829), has been identified for the potential treatment of cognitive deficits in schizophrenia. The compound shows potent and selective
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7 in vitro activity, excellent brain penetration, good rat oral bioavailability and robust in vivo efficacy in a rat auditory sensory gating model.