1. Synthesis and evaluation of novel tricyclic benzo[4.5]cyclohepta[1.2]pyridine derivatives as NMDA/NR2B antagonists
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Charles J. Mcintyre, Scott D. Mosser, Ken S. Koblan, Michael E. Cunningham, John A. McCauley, Roger M. Freidinger, David A. Claremon, Carl F. Homnick, Nigel J. Liverton, Rodney A. Bednar, John W. Butcher, Stanley L. Gaul, Joseph J. Romano, and Bohumil Bednar
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Nitrile ,Stereochemistry ,Pyridines ,Clinical Biochemistry ,hERG ,Pharmaceutical Science ,Biochemistry ,Chemical synthesis ,Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate ,Cell Line ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Structure-Activity Relationship ,Drug Discovery ,Pyridine ,Structure–activity relationship ,Humans ,Molecular Biology ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Neurotransmitter Agents ,biology ,musculoskeletal, neural, and ocular physiology ,Organic Chemistry ,Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels ,Benzocycloheptenes ,nervous system ,chemistry ,biology.protein ,Molecular Medicine ,NMDA receptor ,Selectivity ,psychological phenomena and processes ,Tricyclic - Abstract
A novel series of annulated tricyclic compounds was synthesized and evaluated as NMDA/NR2B antagonists. Structure-activity development was directed towards in vitro optimization of NR2B activity and selectivity over the hERG K(+) channel. Preferred compounds were subsequently evaluated for selectivity in an alpha(1)-adrenergic receptor binding counter-screen and a cell-based assay of NR2B activity.
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- 2009