Design, optimization, and in vivo evaluation of a series of pyridine derivatives with dual NK1 antagonism and SERT inhibition for the treatment of depression

Autor: Yu-Wen Li, George O. Tora, Snjezana Lelas, Kim A. Johnson, Matthew T. Taber, Joanne J. Bronson, Michael F. Parker, Rudolf G. Krause, Amy Newton, Robert L. Bertekap, Kelly D. Lengyel, Kevin W. Gillman, Nicholas J. Lodge, Rick L. Pieschl, John E. Macor, Andrew P. Degnan, Silva Mark, Sarah J. Taylor
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 23:407-411
ISSN: 0960-894X
DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.11.094
Popis: A series of substituted pyridines, ether linked to a phenylpiperidine core were optimized for dual NK(1)/SERT affinity. Optimization based on NK(1)/SERT binding affinities, and minimization of off-target ion channel activity lead to the discovery of compound 44. In vivo evaluation of 44 in the gerbil forced swim test (a depression model), and ex-vivo NK(1)/SERT receptor occupancy data support the potential of a dual acting compound for the treatment of depression.
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