New 2-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzofuro[3,2- c ]pyridine having highly active and potent central α 2 -antagonistic activity as potential antidepressants
作者:Ludo E.J Kennis、François P Bischoff、Carolus J Mertens、Christopher J Love、Frans A.F Van den Keybus、Serge Pieters、Mirielle Braeken、Anton A.H.P Megens、Josee E Leysen
DOI:10.1016/s0960-894x(99)00591-0
日期:2000.1
The synthesis and biological activity of a series of benzofuro[3,2-c]pyridines and a benzothieno[3,2-c]pyridine are described. These compounds exhibit high affinity for the alpha(2)-adrenoceptor, with high selectivity versus the alpha(1)-receptor. Compound 1 also shows potent in vivo central activity and has been selected for further biological and clinical evaluation. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.