Piperazine Imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxaline Ureas as High-Affinity GABAA Ligands of Dual Functionality
摘要:
A series of imidazo[1,5-alpha]quinoxaline piperazine ureas appended with a tert-butyl ester side chain at the 3-position was developed. Analogues within this series have high affinity for the gamma-aminobutyric acid A (GABA(A))/benzodiazepine receptor complex with efficacies ranging from inverse agonists to full agonists. Many analogues were found to be partial agonists as indicated by [S-35]TBPS and Cl- current ratios. Uniquely, a number of these analogues were found to have a bell-shaped dose-response profile in the alpha(1)beta(2)gamma(2) subtype as determined by whole cell patch-clamp technique, where in vitro efficacy was found to decrease with increasing drug concentration. Many of the compounds from this series were effective in antagonizing metrazole-induced seizures, consistent with anticonvulsant and possibly anxiolytic activity. Additionally, several analogues were also effective in lowering cGMP levels (to control values) after applied stress, also consistent with anxiolytic-like properties. The most effective compounds in these screens were also active in animal models of anxiety such as the Vogel and Geller assays. The use of the piperazine substituent allowed for excellent drug levels and a long duration of action in the central nervous system for many of the quinoxalines, as determined by ex vivo assay. Pharmacokinetic analysis of several compounds indicated excellent oral bioavailability and a reasonable half-life in rats. From this series emerged two partial agonists (55, 91) which had good activity in anxiolytic models, acceptable pharmacokinetics, and minimal benzodiazepine-type side effects.
High-Affinity Partial Agonist Imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxaline Amides, Carbamates, and Ureas at the γ-Aminobutyric Acid A/Benzodiazepine Receptor Complex
摘要:
A series of imidazo[1,5-alpha]quinoxaline amides, carbamates, and ureas which have high affinity for the gamma-aminobutyric acid A/benzodiazepine receptor complex was developed. Compounds within this class have varying efficacies racing from antagonists to full agonists. However, most analogs were found to be partial agonists as indicated by [S-35]TBPS and Cl- current ratios. Many of these compounds were also effective in antagonizing metrazole-induced seizures in accordance with anticonvulsant and possible anxiolytic activity. Selected quinoxalines displayed limited benzodiazepine-type side effects such as ethanol potentiation and physical dependence in animal models. Dimethylamino urea 41 emerged as the most interesting analog, having a partial agonist profile in vitro while possessing useful activity in animal models of anxiety such as the Vogel and Geller assays. In accordance with its partial agonist profile, 41 was devoid of typical benzodiazepine side effects.
An invention relating to Imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxalines (I) ##STR1## which do not contain an endocyclic carbonyl group and which are useful as anxiolytic and sedative/hypnotic agents.
(EN) Imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxalines (I) which do not contain an endocyclic carbonyl group are useful as anxiolytic and sedative/hypnotic agents.(FR) Des imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxalines de formule (I) qui ne contiennent pas un groupe carbonyle endocyclique sont utilisées comme agents anxyolytiques et sédatifs/hypnotiques.