Identification and Characterization of 4-Methylbenzyl 4-[(Pyrimidin-2-ylamino)methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate, an Orally Bioavailable, Brain Penetrant NR2B Selective N-Methyl-D<
文摘
The discovery of a novel series of NR2B subtype selective N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonists isreported. Initial optimization of a high-throughput screening lead afforded an aminopyridine derivative 13with significant NR2B antagonist potency but limited selectivity over hERG-channel and other off-targetactivities. Further structure-activity studies on the aminoheterocycle moiety and optimization of the carbamateled to the highly potent 2-aminopyrimidine derivative 20j with a significantly improved off-target activityprofile and oral bioavailability in multiple species coupled with good brain penetration. Compound 20jdemonstrated efficacy in in vivo rodent models of antinociception, allodynia, and Parkinson's disease.