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The α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is a calcium permeable, ligand-gated ion channel that modulates synaptic transmission in the hippocampus, thalamus, and cerebral cortex. Previously disclosed work described PNU-120596 that acts as a powerful positive allosteric modulator of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. The initial structure-activity relationships around PNU-120596 were gleaned from screening a large thiazole library. Independent systematic examination of the aryl and heteroaryl groups resulted in compounds with enhanced potency and improved physico-chemical properties culminating in the identification of 16 (PHA-758454). In the presence of acetylcholine, 16 enhanced evoked currents in rat hippocampal neurons. In a rat model of impaired sensory gating, treatment with 16 led to a reversal of the gating deficit in a dose-dependent manner. These results demonstrate that aryl heteroaryl ureas, like compound 16, may be useful tools for continued exploration of the unique biology of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.
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Receptores Nicotínicos , Receptor Nicotínico de Acetilcolina alfa 7 , Ratas , Animales , Hipocampo , Compuestos de Fenilurea/química , Isoxazoles/farmacología , Isoxazoles/química , Regulación AlostéricaRESUMEN
1H-Pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidines are a class of potent and selective second generation phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. This work explores the potency, selectivity and efficacy of 1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-1H-pyrazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidines as PDE5 inhibitors resulting in the advancement of a clinical candidate.
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Inhibidores Enzimáticos/química , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa 5 , Pirimidinas/química , Animales , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 5/metabolismo , Perros , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/síntesis química , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/farmacocinética , Humanos , Microsomas Hepáticos/metabolismo , Pirimidinas/síntesis química , Pirimidinas/farmacocinética , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
1H-Pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidines were previously disclosed as a potent second generation class of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. This work explores the advancement of more selective and potent PDE5 inhibitors resulting from the substitution of 2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethyl at the 1 position in the so-called alkoxy pocket.
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Antihipertensivos/química , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/química , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa 5 , Pirimidinas/química , Animales , Antihipertensivos/síntesis química , Antihipertensivos/farmacocinética , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 5/metabolismo , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/síntesis química , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/farmacocinética , Humanos , Microsomas Hepáticos/metabolismo , Técnicas de Placa-Clamp , Pirimidinas/síntesis química , Pirimidinas/farmacocinética , Ratas , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
We recently described a novel series of aminopyridopyrazinones as PDE5 inhibitors. Efforts toward optimization of this series culminated in the identification of 3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-7-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1-(2-propoxyethyl)pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2(1H)-one, which possessed an excellent potency and selectivity profile and demonstrated robust in vivo blood pressure lowering in a spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) model. Furthermore, this compound is brain penetrant and will be a useful agent for evaluating the therapeutic potential of central inhibition of PDE5. This compound has recently entered clinical trials.
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Encéfalo/metabolismo , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa 5 , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/farmacología , Pirazinas/síntesis química , Pirazinas/farmacología , Piridinas/síntesis química , Piridinas/farmacología , Administración Oral , Animales , Disponibilidad Biológica , Presión Sanguínea/efectos de los fármacos , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 5/metabolismo , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Diseño de Fármacos , Humanos , Masculino , Modelos Químicos , Estructura Molecular , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/farmacocinética , Pirazinas/farmacocinética , Piridinas/farmacocinética , Ratas , Ratas Endogámicas SHR , Ratas Sprague-DawleyRESUMEN
We describe efforts to improve the pharmacokinetic profile of the aminopyridopyrazinone class of PDE5 inhibitors. These efforts led to the discovery of 3-[(trans-4-hydroxycyclohexyl)amino]-7-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1-(2-propoxyethyl)pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2(1H)-one, a potent and selective inhibitor of PDE5 with an excellent PK profile.
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Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa 5 , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/química , Pirazinas/química , Piridinas/química , Animales , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 5/metabolismo , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 6/antagonistas & inhibidores , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 6/metabolismo , Perros , Descubrimiento de Drogas , Humanos , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/farmacocinética , Isoformas de Proteínas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Isoformas de Proteínas/metabolismo , Pirazinas/síntesis química , Pirazinas/farmacocinética , Piridinas/síntesis química , Piridinas/farmacocinética , Ratas , Ratas Endogámicas SHR , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
Efforts to improve the potency and physical properties of the aminopyridiopyrazinone class of PDE5 inhibitors through modification of the core ring system are described. Five new ring systems are evaluated and features that impart improved potency and improved solubility are delineated.
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Aminopiridinas/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa 5 , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/síntesis química , Pirazinas/síntesis química , Administración Oral , Aminopiridinas/farmacología , Animales , Química Farmacéutica/métodos , GMP Cíclico/química , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 5/química , Diseño de Fármacos , Humanos , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Hipertensión/tratamiento farmacológico , Microsomas/efectos de los fármacos , Modelos Químicos , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/farmacología , Pirazinas/farmacología , Ratas , Ratas Sprague-Dawley , SolubilidadRESUMEN
A new class of potent and selective PDE5 inhibitors is disclosed. Guided by X-ray crystallographic data, optimization of an HTS lead led to the discovery of a series of 2-aryl, (N8)-alkyl substituted-6-aminosubstituted pyrido[3,2b]pyrazinones which show potent inhibition of the PDE5 enzyme. Synthetic details and some structure-activity relationships are also presented.
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Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 5/química , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa 5 , Pirazinas/síntesis química , 3',5'-GMP Cíclico Fosfodiesterasas , Animales , Dominio Catalítico , Química Farmacéutica/métodos , Cristalografía por Rayos X/métodos , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 6/antagonistas & inhibidores , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 6/química , Diseño de Fármacos , Humanos , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Concentración 50 Inhibidora , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/farmacología , Hidrolasas Diéster Fosfóricas/química , Estructura Terciaria de Proteína , Pirazinas/farmacología , Ratas , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
A novel alpha7 nAChR agonist, N-[(3R,5R)-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 alpha7 in vitro activity, excellent brain penetration, good rat oral bioavailability and robust in vivo efficacy in a rat auditory sensory gating model.
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Compuestos de Azabiciclo/farmacología , Agonistas Nicotínicos/farmacología , Piridinas/farmacología , Receptores Nicotínicos/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Compuestos de Azabiciclo/síntesis química , Compuestos de Azabiciclo/química , Benzamidas/farmacología , Proteínas Sanguíneas/efectos de los fármacos , Compuestos Bicíclicos con Puentes/farmacología , Compuestos Bicíclicos Heterocíclicos con Puentes/farmacología , Perros , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Humanos , Ratones , Microsomas Hepáticos/efectos de los fármacos , Conformación Molecular , Agonistas Nicotínicos/síntesis química , Agonistas Nicotínicos/química , Piridinas/síntesis química , Piridinas/química , Quinuclidinas/farmacología , Ratas , Receptores Muscarínicos/efectos de los fármacos , Estereoisomerismo , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Receptor Nicotínico de Acetilcolina alfa 7RESUMEN
A novel set of azabicyclic aryl amides have been identified as potent and selective agonists of the alpha7 nAChR. A two-pronged approach was taken to improve the potential hERG liability of previously disclosed alpha7 nAChR agonist, PNU-282,987, while maintaining the compound's other desirable pharmacological properties. The first approach involved further exploration of the aryl carboxylic acid fragment of PNU-282,987, while the second approach focused on modification of the azabicyclic amine portion of PNU-282,987. The best compounds from each series are characterized by rapid brain penetration, good oral bioavailability in rat, and demonstrate in vivo efficacy in a rat P50 auditory sensory gating assay. At least one analog from each series (1h, 1o, 2a, 9a, and 18a) shows an improved hERG safety profile over PNU-282,987.