Inhibition of Rho kinase (ROCK) is an attractive strategy for the treatment of diseases such as hypertension, glaucoma, and cancer. Here we report chroman-3-amides as highly potent ROCK inhibitors with sufficient kinase selectivity, excellent cell activity, good microsomal stability, and desirable pharmacokinetic properties for study as potential therapeutic agents. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Inhibition of Rho kinase (ROCK) is an attractive strategy for the treatment of diseases such as hypertension, glaucoma, and cancer. Here we report chroman-3-amides as highly potent ROCK inhibitors with sufficient kinase selectivity, excellent cell activity, good microsomal stability, and desirable pharmacokinetic properties for study as potential therapeutic agents. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Compounds useful as Rho kinase inhibitors of formula (1) wherein the variables are as defined herein are provided. Methods of treatment of malconditions mediated by Rho kinase, and methods of preparation of the compounds, are also provided.