New 2-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzofuro[3,2-c]pyridine having highly active and potent central alpha 2-antagonistic activity as potential antide...

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ID: ALA1132860

Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett

Title: New 2-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzofuro[3,2-c]pyridine having highly active and potent central alpha 2-antagonistic activity as potential antidepressants.

Authors: Kennis LE, Bischoff FP, Mertens CJ, Love CJ, Van den Keybus FA, Pieters S, Braeken M, Megens AA, Leysen JE.

Abstract: The synthesis and biological activity of a series of benzofuro[3,2-c]pyridines and a benzothieno[3,2-c]pyridine are described. These compounds exhibit high affinity for the alpha 2-adrenoceptor, with high selectivity versus the alpha 1-receptor. Compound 1 also shows potent in vivo central activity and has been selected for further biological and clinical evaluation.

CiteXplore: 10636247

DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(99)00591-0

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