10.1021/jm060213k
The research focuses on the synthesis and evaluation of dopamine receptor antagonists based on the benzindoloazecine structure. The study aimed to modulate the affinities for dopamine D1-D5 receptors by homologizing a lead compound, LE 300. Two homologue antagonists were synthesized, and their affinities and inhibitory activities at D1-D5 receptors were measured using radioligand binding experiments and a functional Ca2+ assay. The phenylpropyl homologue 3 showed superior selectivity and affinity for the D5 subtype with a Ki of 0.6 nM, while the indolylpropyl homologue 2 exhibited decreased affinity for all subtypes. The experiments involved the synthesis of compounds 2 and 3 through a series of chemical reactions, including the use of tryptamine, lactone 15, and various reagents such as PCl5, POCl3, and NaBH4. The synthesized compounds were then tested for their binding affinities and inhibitory activities, with the results indicating significant differences in receptor affinities between the two homologues. The analyses used included radioligand binding studies and a calcium fluorescence assay to determine the inhibitory activity of the compounds at the dopamine receptors.