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Further optimization of the mGlu5 PAM clinical candidate VU0409551/JNJ-46778212: Progress and challenges towards a back-up compound
Zhou, Ya,Malosh, Chrysa,Conde-Ceide, Susana,Martínez-Viturro, Carlos Manuel,Alcázar, Jesus,Lavreysen, Hilde,Mackie, Claire,Bridges, Thomas M.,Daniels, J. Scott,Niswender, Colleen M.,Jones, Carrie K.,Macdonald, Gregor J.,Steckler, Thomas,Conn, P. Jeffrey,Stauffer, Shaun R.,Bartolomé-Nebreda, José Manuel,Lindsley, Craig W.
, p. 3515 - 3519 (2015/08/06)
This Letter describes the progress and challenges in the continued optimization of the mGlu5 positive allosteric modulator (PAM) clinical candidate VU0490551/JNJ-46778212. While many analogs addressed key areas for improvement, no one compound possessed the amalgamation of improvements needed within the (2(phenoxymethyl)-6,7-dihydrooxazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5(4H)-yl(aryl)methanone scaffold to advance as a back-up clinical candidate. However, many analogs displayed excellent solubility and physiochemical properties, and were active in the amphetamine-induced hyperlocomotion (AHL) model. Moreover, the SAR was robust for this series of PAMs, and both polar and hydrogen-bond donors were found to be tolerated, leading to analogs with overall attractive profiles and good ligand efficiencies. Graphical abstract