MK-7622: A First-in-Class M<sub>1</sub> Positive Allosteric Modulator Development Candidate
作者:Douglas C. Beshore、Christina N. Di Marco、Ronald K. Chang、Thomas J. Greshock、Lei Ma、Marion Wittmann、Matthew A. Seager、Kenneth A. Koeplinger、Charles D. Thompson、Joy Fuerst、George D. Hartman、Mark T. Bilodeau、William J. Ray、Scott D. Kuduk
DOI:10.1021/acsmedchemlett.8b00095
日期:2018.7.12
Identification of ligands that selectively activate the M-1 muscarinic signaling pathway has been sought for decades to treat a range of neurological and cognitive disorders. Herein, we describe the optimization efforts focused on addressing key physicochemical and safety properties, ultimately leading to the clinical candidate MK-7622, a highly selective positive allosteric modulator of the M-1 muscarinic receptor that has entered Phase II studies in patients with Alzheimer's disease.