Abstract
As part of the vital search towards improved therapeutic agents for the treatment of neuropathic pain, the central nervous system glutamate receptors have become a major focus of research. Outlined herein are the syntheses of two new biologically active 3'-cycloalkyl-substituted carboxycyclopropylglycines, utilizing novel synthetic chemistry. The reaction between substituted 1,2-dioxines and an aminophosphonate furnished the cyclopropane core in a single step with all required stereochemistry of pendant groups. In vitro binding assays at metabotropic glutamate receptors revealed selective activity. In vivo testing in a rodent model of neuropathic pain indicated one amino acid significantly and dose-dependently decreased mechanical allodynia.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry |
Vol/bind | 18 |
Udgave nummer | 16 |
Sider (fra-til) | 6089-6098 |
ISSN | 0968-0896 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 15 aug. 2010 |
Emneord
- Det tidligere Farmaceutiske Fakultet