HETEROAROMATIC ELECTROPHILES AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF

摘要

Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for reactivating or realkylating aged acetylcholinesterase inhibited by or conjugated to the organophosphorus compound. The organophosphorus compound can be a nerve agent. The acetylcholinesterase can be in the central nerve system (CNS) and/or the peripheral nervous system (PNS) of a subject. Accordingly, methods for ameliorating, diminishing, reversing, treating or preventing the toxic effects of an organophosphorus compound in a subject are provided herein. Methods for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of exposure to an organophosphorus nerve agent are also provided.