340023-18-9Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Adenosine receptor antagonists and methods of making and using the same
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The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of Formula I are unexpectedly highly potent and selective inhibitors of the adenosine A1receptor. Adenosine A1antagonists can be usefull in the prevention and/or treatment of numerous diseases, including cardiac and circulatory disorders, degenerative disorders of the central nervous system, respiratory disorders, and many diseases for which diuretic treatment is suitable. In one embodiment, the invention features a compound of formula I: wherein: R3is an optionally substituted bicyclic, tricylic, or pentacyclic group selected from: ?and wherein R1, R2, R6, X1, X2, and Z are as described in the specification.
