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.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 16 |
Pages (from-to) | 6089-6098 |
ISSN | 0968-0896 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Aug 2010 |
Keywords
- Former Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences