The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:
The compounds or salts modulate P2X7 receptor function and are capable of interfering with the effects of ATP at the P2X7 receptor. The invention also provides the use of such compounds or salts, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof, in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by the P2X7 receptor, for example pain, inflammation or a neurodegenerative disease, in particular pain such as inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain or visceral pain.
本发明涉及公式(I)的化合物或其药学上可接受的盐:这些化合物或盐调节P2X7受体功能,并能干扰
ATP在P2X7受体上的作用。本发明还提供了使用这些化合物或盐,或其制成的药物组合物,在治疗或预防由P2X7受体介导的疾病,例如疼痛、炎症或神经退行性疾病,特别是疼痛,如炎性疼痛、神经性疼痛或内脏疼痛。