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A series of benzimidazole CB(2) receptor agonists were prepared and their properties investigated. Optimisation of the three benzimidazole substituents led to the identification of compound 23, a potent CB(2) full agonist (EC(50) 2.7nM) with excellent selectivity over the CB(1) receptor (>3000-fold). Compound 23 demonstrated good CNS penetration in rat. Further optimisation led to the identification of compound 34 with improved selectivity over hERG and excellent CNS penetration in rat.
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Analgésicos/química , Bencimidazoles/química , Sistema Nervioso Central/metabolismo , Receptor Cannabinoide CB2/agonistas , Analgésicos/síntesis química , Analgésicos/farmacocinética , Animales , Bencimidazoles/síntesis química , Bencimidazoles/farmacocinética , Microsomas Hepáticos/metabolismo , Ratas , Receptor Cannabinoide CB1/agonistas , Receptor Cannabinoide CB1/metabolismo , Receptor Cannabinoide CB2/metabolismo , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
A number of libraries were produced to explore the potential of 2,4-diaminopyridine lead 1. The resulting diaminopyridines proved to be potent and selective delta-opioid receptor agonists. Several rounds of lead optimisation using library chemistry identified compound 17 which went on to show efficacy in an electromyography model of neuropathic pain. The structure-activity relationship of the series against the hERG ion channel proved to be a key selectivity hurdle for the series.
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4-Aminopiridina/análogos & derivados , Química Farmacéutica/métodos , Canales de Potasio Éter-A-Go-Go/química , Receptores Opioides delta/agonistas , 4-Aminopiridina/síntesis química , 4-Aminopiridina/farmacología , Analgésicos Opioides/farmacología , Animales , Línea Celular , Técnicas Químicas Combinatorias , Diseño de Fármacos , Canal de Potasio ERG1 , Electromiografía/métodos , Canales de Potasio Éter-A-Go-Go/metabolismo , Humanos , Modelos Químicos , Ratas , Receptores Opioides delta/química , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
A series of novel mGluR1 antagonists have been prepared. Incorporation of fragments derived from weak lead matter into a library led to enhanced potency in a new chemical series. A chemistry driven second library iteration, covering a greatly enhanced area of chemical space, maintained good potency and introduced metabolic stability.