Design, optimization, and in vivo evaluation of a series of pyridine derivatives with dual NK1 antagonism and SERT inhibition for the treatment of depression
作者:Kevin W. Gillman、Michael F. Parker、Mark Silva、Andrew P. Degnan、George O. Tora、Nicholas J. Lodge、Yu-Wen Li、Snjezana Lelas、Matthew Taber、Rudolf G. Krause、Robert L. Bertekap、Amy E. Newton、Rick L. Pieschl、Kelly D. Lengyel、Kim A. Johnson、Sarah J. Taylor、Joanne J. Bronson、John E. Macor
DOI:10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.11.094
日期:2013.1
A series of substituted pyridines, ether linked to a phenylpiperidine core were optimized for dual NK1/SERT affinity. Optimization based on NK1/SERT binding affinities, and minimization of off-target ion channel activity lead to the discovery of compound 44. In vivo evaluation of 44 in the gerbil forced swim test (a depression model), and ex-vivo NK1/SERT receptor occupancy data support the potential of a dual acting compound for the treatment of depression. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.