- Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of structurally constrained hybrid analogues containing ropinirole moiety as a novel class of potent and selective dopamine D3 receptor ligands
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Two series of hybrid analogues were designed, synthesized, and evaluated as a novel class of selective ligands for the dopamine D3 receptor. Binding affinities of target compounds were determined (using the method of radioligand binding assay). Compared to comparator agent BP897, compounds 2a and 2c were found to demonstrate a considerable binding affinity and selectivity for D3 receptor, and especially compound 2h was similarly potent and more selective D3R ligand than BP897, a positive reference. Thus, they may provide valuable information for the discovery and development of highly potent dopamine D3 receptor ligands with outstanding selectivity.
- Zhou, Benhua,Hong, Kwon Ho,Ji, Min,Cai, Jin
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p. 1597 - 1609
(2018/07/31)
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- Synthesis and evaluation of a novel class Hsp90 inhibitors containing 1-phenylpiperazine scaffold
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Previously, we identified 1-(2-(4-bromophenoxy)ethoxy)-3-(4-(2- methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl)propan-2-ol (1) as a novel Hsp90 inhibitor with moderate activity through virtual screening. In this study, we report the optimization process of 1. A series of analogues containing the 1-phenylpiperazine core scaffold were synthesized and evaluated. The structure-activity relationships (SAR) for these compounds was also discussed for further molecular design. This effort afforded the most active inhibitor 13f with improved activity in not only target-based level, but also cell-based level compared with the original hit 1.
- Jia, Jian-Min,Liu, Fang,Xu, Xiao-Li,Guo, Xiao-Ke,Jiang, Fen,Cherfaoui, Bahidja,Sun, Hao-Peng,You, Qi-Dong
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p. 1557 - 1561
(2014/03/21)
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- Synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationships of Novel Arylpiperazines as Potent and Selective Agonists of the Melanocortin Subtype-4 Receptor
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The melanocortin receptors have been implicated as potential targets for a number of important therapeutic indications, including inflammation, sexual dysfunction, and obesity. We identified compound 1, an arylpiperazine attached to the dipeptide H-D-Tic-D-p-Cl-Phe-OH, as a novel melanocortin subtype-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist through iterative directed screening of nonpeptidyl G-protein-coupled receptor biased libraries. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies demonstrated that substitutions at the ortho position of the aryl ring improved binding and functional potency. For example, the o-isopropyl-substituted compound 29 (Ki = 720 nM) possessed 9-fold better binding affinity compared to the unsubstituted aryl ring (Ki = 6600 nM). Sulfonamide 39 (Ki = 220 nM) fills this space with a polar substituent, resulting in a further 2-fold improvement in binding affinity. The most potent compounds such as the diethylamine 44 (Ki = 60 nM) contain a basic group at this position. Basic heterocycles such as the imidazole 50 (Ki = 110 nM) were similarly effective. We also demonstrated good oral bioavailability for sulfonamide 39.
- Richardson, Timothy I.,Ornstein, Paul L.,Briner, Karin,Fisher, Matthew J.,Backer, Ryan T.,Biggers, C. Kelly,Clay, Michael P.,Emmerson, Paul J.,Hertel, Larry W.,Hsiung, Hansen M.,Husain, Saba,Kahl, Steven D.,Lee, Jonathan A.,Lindstrom, Terry D.,Martinelli, Michael J.,Mayer, John P.,Mullaney, Jeffery T.,O'Brien, Thomas P.,Pawlak, Joseph M.,Revell, Kevin D.,Shah, Jikesh,Zgombick, John M.,Herr, R. Jason,Melekhov, Alex,Sampson, Peter B.,King, Chi-Hsin R.
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p. 744 - 755
(2007/10/03)
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- Activity of aromatic substituted phenylpiperazines lacking affinity for dopamine binding sites in a preclinical test of antipsychotic efficacy
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Generally, antipsychotic agents are dopamine receptor blocking agents that also block conditioned avoidance responding (CAR) in the rat. Recently, however, both (o-methoxyphenyl)piperazine (OMPP, 1h) and (m-chlorophenyl)piperazine (MCPP, 1o) have been reported to block conditioned avoidance responding in the rat although neither has dopamine receptor blocking properties. The present paper examines the behavioral and biochemical profile of a number of additional substituted phenylpiperazines. None of the phenylpiperazines tested demonstrated high affinity for either dopamine D-1 or D-2 receptor sites, yet many effective in blocking CAR. The results suggest that the phenylpiperazines may be effective antipsychotic agents without blocking dopamine receptors. Moreover, the active compounds did demonstrate activity in displacing ligand binding to serotonin receptors. Receptor binding profiles were determined for 5-HT-1A and 5-HT-1B binding sites as well as for 5-HT-2 sites. The data from this preclinical test suggest these phenylpiperazines might be effective antipsychotic agents acting via a nondopaminergic mechanism of action.
- Martin,Elgin Jr.,Mathiasen,Davis,Kesslick,Baldy,Shank,DiStefano,Fedde,Scott
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p. 1052 - 1056
(2007/10/02)
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