ampakines

Cortex Pharmaceuticals, one of the oldest memory-booster firms, is focusing on molecules called ampakines, which modulate receptors in the brain that can strengthen the synapses.

THE QUEST FOR MEMORY DRUGS 2007

Cortex Pharmaceuticals, one of the oldest memory-booster firms, is focusing elsewhere, on molecules called ampakines, which modulate "AMPA receptors" in the brain that can strengthen the synapses.

Medicine's Next Level 2007

During Saturday's science panel, Terry McDermott 101 Theory Drive: A Neuroscientist's Quest for Memory alluded to ampakines, compounds which can radically improve memory, not just for sufferers of dementia but potentially for us all.

Brad Schreiber: 2011 Festival of Books Highlights Brad Schreiber 2011

And yet, McDermott claims corporate battles over patents, marketing and profits are holding up the availability of ampakines in the medical field.

Brad Schreiber: 2011 Festival of Books Highlights Brad Schreiber 2011

The authors recommend enhanced research into “neuromodulators” like ampakines that might help improve cognition in the sleep-deprived.

Primary Sources 2008

The authors recommend enhanced research into “neuromodulators” like ampakines that might help improve cognition in the sleep-deprived.

Primary Sources 2008

A revved-up version, CX717, is in the works, and several other companies are also developing their own ampakines.

Medicine's Next Level 2007

A revved-up version, CX717, is in the works, and other firms are developing their own ampakines.

THE QUEST FOR MEMORY DRUGS 2007

We then examined whether ampakines counteract opioid-induced depression of XII motoneuron activity.

PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Amanda R. Lorier et al. 2010

Lynch G (2006) Glutamate-based therapeutic approaches: ampakines.

PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Amanda R. Lorier et al. 2010