Identification of potent RORβ modulators: Scaffold variation
摘要:
We sought to develop ROR beta-selective probe molecules in order to investigate the function of the receptor in vitro and in vivo and its role in the pathophysiology of disease. To accomplish this, we modified a potent dual ROR beta/ROR gamma inverse agonist from the primary literature with the goal of improving selectivity for ROR beta vs ROR gamma. Truncation of the Western portion of the molecule ablated activity at ROR gamma and led to a potent series of ROR beta modulators. Continued exploration of this series investigated alternate replacement cores for the aminothiazole ring. Numerous suitable replacements were found during the course of our SAR investigations and are reported herein.