- Synthesis and structure-activity relationship studies of 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptanes as novel α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor selective agonists
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A series of novel, potent neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) ligands derived from 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane have been synthesized and evaluated for binding affinity and agonist activity at the α4β2 nAChR subtype. Structure-activity relationship studies of these novel nAChR ligands focused on substitution effects on the pyridine ring, as well as stereo- and regiochemical influences of the 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane core. Small 5-substituents on the pyridine ring had a modest impact on the binding affinities and functional activities. 6-Bromo, 6-chloro, and 6-methyl substituents on the pyridine ring led to increased binding affinities and improved functional activities. Most of the 6-N-pyridinyl-substituted 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptanes are selective for the α4β2 nAChR subtype. Compounds (1R,5S)-25, (1R,5S)-55, and (1R,5S)-56 were virtually inactive as agonists at the hα3β4 nAChR but retained potency and efficacy at the hα4β2 nAChR subtype. 3-N-Pyridinyl-substituted series demonstrated more complex SAR. (1R,5R)-39, (1R,5R)-41, and (1R,5R)-42 were found to be much more potent at the hα3β4 nAChR subtype, whereas (1R,5R)-38 and (1R,5R)-40 were very selective at the hα4β2 nAChR subtype. The SAR studies of these novel ligands led to the discovery of several compounds with interesting in vitro pharmacological profiles.
- Ji, Anguo,Schrimpf, Michael R.,Sippy, Kevin B.,Bunnelle, William H.,Li, Tao,Anderson, David J.,Faltynek, Connie,Surowy, Carol S.,Dyhring, Tino,Ahring, Philip K.,Meyer, Michael D.
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- Diazabicyclic central nervous system active agents
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Compounds of formula I pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.
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