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Piperidine analogues of our previously described piperazine muscarinic anta
gonists are described. Piperidine analogues show a distinct structure-activ
ity relationship (SAR) that differs from comparable piperazines. Compounds
with high selectivity and improved potency for the M-2 receptor have been i
dentified. The lead compound, 12b, increases acetylcholine release in vivo.
Compounds of this class may be useful for the treatment of cognitive disor
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