Synthesis and characterization of an orally bioavailable small molecule agonist of the apelin receptor.
Bioorg Med Chem
; 66: 116789, 2022 07 15.
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ABSTRACT
The apelin receptor (APJ) is a target for cardiovascular indications. Previously, we had identified a novel pyrazole-based agonist 1 ((S)-N-(1-(cyclobutylamino)-1-oxo-5-(piperidin-1-yl)pentan-3-yl)-1-cyclopentyl-5-(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide hydrochloride) of this GPCR. Systematic modification of 1 was performed to produce compounds with improved potency and ADME properties. Orally bioavailable compound 47 with favorable agonist potency (Ca2+EC50 = 24 nM, cAMPi EC50 = 6.5 nM) and pharmacokinetic properties (clearance â¼20 mL/min/kg in rats) was identified. This compound has vastly reduced brain penetration and is devoid of significant off-target liability. In summary, a potent and selective APJ agonist suitable for in vivo studies of APJ in peripheral tissues after oral administration has been identified.
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1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pirazoles
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Receptores de Apelina
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Bioorg Med Chem
Asunto de la revista:
BIOQUIMICA
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QUIMICA
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos