10.1016/j.bmc.2016.05.054
The research focuses on the development of novel NK3 receptor antagonists with reduced environmental impact. The study investigates the structure-activity relationship of talnetant, an NK3R antagonist, with the aim of creating derivatives that maintain biological activity while being susceptible to degradation in the natural environment, thereby minimizing environmental and health risks. Experiments involved the synthesis of various talnetant derivatives with different functional groups, which were then tested for their ability to inhibit NK3 receptor binding using a competitive binding assay with a radioactive ligand. The reactivity of these compounds under oxidative conditions and in pig serum was also examined to assess their potential for conversion into inactive forms, thus reducing their persistence in the environment. The research utilized a range of analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy, to characterize the synthesized compounds and monitor the conversion processes.