Discovery of potent, orally bioavailable, selective 5-HT1A/B/D receptor antagonists

J Med Chem. 2008 May 22;51(10):2887-90. doi: 10.1021/jm8001444. Epub 2008 Apr 24.

Abstract

5-HT1 receptor antagonists have been discovered with good selectivity over the 5-HT transporter. This is the first report of highly potent, selective ligands for the 5-HT1A/B/D receptors with low intrinsic activity, which represent a useful set of molecules for further understanding the roles of the 5-HT1 receptor subtypes and providing new approaches for the treatment of depression.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood-Brain Barrier / metabolism
  • Cerebral Cortex / metabolism
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Piperazines / chemical synthesis*
  • Piperazines / pharmacokinetics
  • Piperazines / pharmacology
  • Quinolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Quinolines / pharmacokinetics
  • Quinolines / pharmacology
  • Radioligand Assay
  • Rats
  • Recombinant Proteins / pharmacology
  • Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Antagonists*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Piperazines
  • Quinolines
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Antagonists