Cyclic imides as potent and selective alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonists

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2001 Jul 23;11(14):1959-62. doi: 10.1016/s0960-894x(01)00320-1.

Abstract

We disclose a new compound class of potent and selective alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonists exemplified by the geminally, disubstituted cyclic imide 7. The optimization of lead compounds resulting in the cyclic imide motif is highlighted. The results of in vitro and in vivo studies of selected compounds are presented.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists*
  • Animals
  • Dogs
  • Half-Life
  • Imides / blood
  • Imides / chemical synthesis
  • Imides / pharmacokinetics
  • Male
  • Piperidines / chemical synthesis
  • Piperidines / pharmacokinetics
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
  • Imides
  • Piperidines