Pyrrolidinones as potent functional antagonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor
摘要:
A series of pyrrolidinones derived from phenylalaninepiperazines were synthesized and characterized as potent and selective antagonists of the melanocortin-4 receptor. In addition to their high binding affinities, these compounds displayed high functional potencies. 12a had a K-i of 0.94 nM in binding and IC50 of 21 nM in functional activity. 12a also demonstrated efficacy in a mouse cachexia model. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Pyrrolidinones as orally bioavailable antagonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor with anti-cachectic activity
摘要:
A series of pyrrolidinones derived from phenylalanines were synthesized as potent antagonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor. These compounds showed high potencies and selectivities, and several of them had good oral bioavailabilities. In addition, 12e demonstrated in vivo efficacy in a murine cachexia model. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.