Novel 2-imidazoles as potent, selective and CNS penetrant α1A adrenoceptor partial agonists
作者:Lee R. Roberts、Justin Bryans、Kelly Conlon、Gordon McMurray、Alan Stobie、Gavin A. Whitlock
DOI:10.1016/j.bmcl.2008.10.066
日期:2008.12
A novel series of central nervous system (CNS) penetrant indane 2-imidazoles have been identified as potent, partial agonists of the alpha(1A) adrenergic receptor, having good selectivity over the alpha(1B), alpha(1D) and alpha(2) sub-types. A key structural motif to impart selectivity is a methylene spacer between the indane and a pendant substituent, which includes heterocycles, sulphones and ethers. Introduction of an ortho-halogen to this group led to a lowering of intrinsic efficacy (E-max). (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.