From NMDA receptor antagonists to discovery of selective σ2 receptor ligands
摘要:
Following previous studies focused on the search for new molecules targeting GluN2B-containing NMDA, a small series of 1-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-(4-phenylpiperidin-1-yl) ethanone derivatives has been synthesized by using Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis (MAOS). Given that GluN2B ligands frequently exert off-target effects we also tested their affinity towards sigma receptors. Binding assay revealed that only the 1-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-(4-phenylpiperidin-1-yl) ethanone (7a) retained GluN2B affinity. Interestingly, the 5-methoxyindoles 5a and 6a were efficient and selective ligands toward sigma 2 receptor (K-i values of 10 nM and 20 nM, respectively). Thus, in this case the discovery of new sigma 2 receptor selective ligands was an unexpected result emerging from the screening of cross-activity against other CNS receptors. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
From NMDA receptor antagonists to discovery of selective σ2 receptor ligands
摘要:
Following previous studies focused on the search for new molecules targeting GluN2B-containing NMDA, a small series of 1-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-(4-phenylpiperidin-1-yl) ethanone derivatives has been synthesized by using Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis (MAOS). Given that GluN2B ligands frequently exert off-target effects we also tested their affinity towards sigma receptors. Binding assay revealed that only the 1-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-(4-phenylpiperidin-1-yl) ethanone (7a) retained GluN2B affinity. Interestingly, the 5-methoxyindoles 5a and 6a were efficient and selective ligands toward sigma 2 receptor (K-i values of 10 nM and 20 nM, respectively). Thus, in this case the discovery of new sigma 2 receptor selective ligands was an unexpected result emerging from the screening of cross-activity against other CNS receptors. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.