GABAA receptor occupancy by subtype selective GABAAα2,3 modulators: PET studies in humans.
Psychopharmacology (Berl)
; 234(4): 707-716, 2017 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
RATIONALE Sedation, dependence, and abuse liability limit the use of non-selective γ-aminobutyric acid (GABAA) receptor positive modulators for the treatment of anxiety. AZD7325 and AZD6280 are novel, subtype-selective GABAAα2,3 receptor positive modulators with limited sedative effects. OBJECTIVES:
The current study aimed to confirm target engagement at GABAA receptors by AZD7325 and AZD6280 in humans and to determine the relationship between exposure, GABAA receptor occupancy, and tolerability.METHOD:
Two PET studies, using high-resolution research tomography (HRRT) and the radioligand [11C]flumazenil, were performed in 12 subjects at baseline and after administration of single oral doses of AZD7325 (0.2 to 30 mg) and AZD6280 (5 to 40 mg). PET images were analyzed using a simplified reference tissue model, and regional binding potentials (BPND) were obtained. The relationship between plasma concentration of AZD7325 or AZD6280 and GABAA receptor occupancy was described by hyperbolic function, and K i,plasma (plasma concentration required for 50% receptor occupancy) was estimated. Assessments of safety and tolerability included recording of adverse events, vital signs, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.RESULTS:
The [11C]flumazenil binding was reduced in a dose-dependent, saturable manner by both agents. Maximum receptor occupancy could be reached for both compounds without causing sedation or cognitive impairment. The K i,plasma estimates for AZD7325 and AZD6280 were 15 and 440 nmol/l, respectively.CONCLUSION:
High GABAA receptor occupancy by AZD7325 and AZD6280 could be reached without clear sedative effects.Palavras-chave
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Receptores de GABA-A
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Moduladores GABAérgicos
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Compostos Heterocíclicos com 2 Anéis
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Psychopharmacology (Berl)
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2017
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ALEMANIA
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DEUSTCHLAND
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GERMANY