N-(1-Benzylpyrrolidin-3-yl)arylbenzamides as potent and selective human dopamine D4 antagonists

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2004 Oct 4;14(19):4847-50. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2004.07.045.

Abstract

A series of N-(1-benzylpyrrolidin-3-yl)arylbenzamides 8 has been prepared, and their structure-activity relationships studied. Potent ligands selective for human D(4) (hD(4)) over hD(2) and alpha(1) have been identified. One example was determined to be an antagonist in a cAMP assay, with an IC(50) of 1500 nM.

MeSH terms

  • Benzamides / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzamides / pharmacology
  • Dopamine Antagonists / chemical synthesis*
  • Dopamine Antagonists / pharmacology
  • Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists*
  • Humans
  • Receptors, Dopamine D4
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Benzamides
  • DRD4 protein, human
  • Dopamine Antagonists
  • Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists
  • Receptors, Dopamine D4