[[.omega.-(Heterocyclylamino)alkoxy]benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones as potent antihyperglycemic agents
摘要:
A series of [(ureidoethoxy)benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones and [[(heterocyclylamino)alkoxy]-benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones was synthesized from the corresponding aldehydes. Compounds from the urea series, exemplified by 16, showed antihyperglycemic potency comparable with known agents of the type such as pioglitazone and troglitazone (CS-045). The benzoxazole 49, a cyclic analogue of 16, was a very potent enhancer of insulin sensitivity, and by modification of the aromatic heterocycle, an aminopyridine, 37, was identified as a lead compound from SAR studies. Evaluation of antihyperglycemic activity together with effects on blood hemoglobin content, to determine the therapeutic index, was performed in 8-day repeat administration studies in genetically obese C57 Bl/6 ob/ob mice. From these studies, BRL 49653 (37) has been selected, on the basis of antihyperglycemic potency combined with enhanced selectivity against reductions in blood hemoglobin content, for further evaluation.
[[.omega.-(Heterocyclylamino)alkoxy]benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones as potent antihyperglycemic agents
摘要:
A series of [(ureidoethoxy)benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones and [[(heterocyclylamino)alkoxy]-benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones was synthesized from the corresponding aldehydes. Compounds from the urea series, exemplified by 16, showed antihyperglycemic potency comparable with known agents of the type such as pioglitazone and troglitazone (CS-045). The benzoxazole 49, a cyclic analogue of 16, was a very potent enhancer of insulin sensitivity, and by modification of the aromatic heterocycle, an aminopyridine, 37, was identified as a lead compound from SAR studies. Evaluation of antihyperglycemic activity together with effects on blood hemoglobin content, to determine the therapeutic index, was performed in 8-day repeat administration studies in genetically obese C57 Bl/6 ob/ob mice. From these studies, BRL 49653 (37) has been selected, on the basis of antihyperglycemic potency combined with enhanced selectivity against reductions in blood hemoglobin content, for further evaluation.
Compounds of formula (I):
1
or a tautomeric form thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, wherein:
A
1
represents a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclyl group;
R
1
represents a hydrocarbon atom, an alkyl group, an acyl grup, an aralkyl group, wherein the aryl moiety may be substituted or unsubstituted, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group;
R
2
and R
3
each represent hydrogen, or R
2
and R
3
together represent a bond;
A
2
represents a benzene ring having a total up to five substituents; and
n represents an integer in the range of from 2 to 6; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds and compositions in medicine.