Evaluation of Potent and Selective Small-Molecule Antagonists for the CXCR2 Chemokine Receptor
摘要:
N,N'-Diarylureas were prepared, and the structure-activity relationship relative to the CXCR2 receptor was examined. This led to the identification of a potent and highly selective CXCR2 antagonist, which in addition was shown to be functionally active both in vitro against human neutrophils and in vivo in rabbit models of ear edema and neutropenia.
Structure-activity relationship exploration of the historical biarylurea series led to the identification of novel CNS penetrant CXCR2 antagonists with nanomolar potency, favorable PK profile, and good developability potentials. More importantly, the key compound 22 showed efficacy in a cuprizone-induced demyelination model with twice daily oral administration, thereby supporting CXCR2 to be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Discovery of potent and orally bioavailable N,N′-diarylurea antagonists for the CXCR2 chemokine receptor
作者:Qi Jin、Hong Nie、Brent W. McCleland、Katherine L. Widdowson、Michael R. Palovich、John D. Elliott、Richard M. Goodman、Miriam Burman、Henry M. Sarau、Keith W. Ward、Melanie Nord、Bonnie M. Orr、Peter D. Gorycki、Jakob Busch-Petersen
DOI:10.1016/j.bmcl.2004.06.097
日期:2004.9
A series of 3-substituted N,N'-diarylureas was prepared and the structure-activity relationship relative to CXCR2 receptor affinity as well as their pharmacokinetic properties were examined. In vitro microsomal metabolism studies indicated that the lower clearance rates of the 3-sulfonamido-substituted compounds were most likely due to the suppression of glucuronidation. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.