Discovery of VU2957 (Valiglurax): An mGlu<sub>4</sub> Positive Allosteric Modulator Evaluated as a Preclinical Candidate for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
作者:Joseph D. Panarese、Darren W. Engers、Yong-Jin Wu、Joanne J. Bronson、John E. Macor、Aspen Chun、Alice L. Rodriguez、Andrew S. Felts、Julie L. Engers、Matthew T. Loch、Kyle A. Emmitte、Arlindo L. Castelhano、Michael J. Kates、Michael A. Nader、Carrie K. Jones、Anna L. Blobaum、P. Jeffrey Conn、Colleen M. Niswender、Corey R. Hopkins、Craig W. Lindsley
DOI:10.1021/acsmedchemlett.8b00426
日期:2019.3.14
Herein, we report the discovery of a novel potent, selective, CNS penetrant, and orally bioavailable mG1u4 PAM, VU0652957 (VU2957, Valiglurax). VU2957 possessed attractive in vitro and in vivo pharmacological and DMPK properties across species. To advance toward the clinic, a spray-dried dispersion (SDD) formulation of VU2957 was developed to support IND-enabling toxicology studies. Based on its overall profile, VU2957 was evaluated as a preclinical development candidate for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.