Neuroactive Steroids. 1. Positive Allosteric Modulators of the (γ-Aminobutyric Acid)A Receptor: Structure-Activity Relationships of Heterocyclic Substitution at C-21.
J Med Chem
; 58(8): 3500-11, 2015 Apr 23.
Article
in En
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| ID: mdl-25799373
ABSTRACT
Neuroactive steroids (NASs) have been shown to impact central nervous system (CNS) function through positive allosteric modulation of the GABA(A) receptor (GABA(A)-R). Herein we report the effects on the activity and pharmacokinetic properties of a series of nor-19 pregnanolone analogues bearing a heterocyclic substituent at C-21. These efforts resulted in the identification of SGE-516, a balanced synaptic/extrasynaptic GABA(A) receptor modulator, and SGE-872, a selective extrasynaptic GABA(A) receptor modulator. Both molecules possess excellent druglike properties, making them advanced leads for oral delivery of GABA(A) receptor modulators.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pregnanolone
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Receptors, GABA
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Neurotransmitter Agents
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Med Chem
Journal subject:
QUIMICA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos