The present invention provides a method for screening compounds which potentially modulate cognitive function comprising assaying for a modification of actin-dependent motility in response to a candidate compound and choosing a compound which modifies actin-dependent motility. More particular, the invention relates to method for screening compounds which potentially modulate cognitive function which includes comparing actin-based motility in cells displaying actin-dependent motility in the absence and the presence of the candidate compound and choosing a compound that modifies actin-dependent motility in said cells. Further, this invention relates to compounds which potentially modulate cognitive function and their medical and non-medical uses.
Screening organic compounds for cognitive function modulating activity