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ID: ALA1146018
Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett
Title: The design and synthesis of a tricyclic single-nitrogen scaffold that serves as a 5-HT2C receptor agonist.
Authors: Huck BR, Llamas L, Robarge MJ, Dent TC, Song J, Hodnick WF, Crumrine C, Stricker-Krongrad A, Harrington J, Brunden KR, Bennani YL.
Abstract: 5-HT2C agonists have shown efficacy in limiting food consumption and thus may serve as an important drug class in combating obesity. We describe the design and synthesis of a novel tricyclic single-nitrogen scaffold that was used to produce 5-HT2C agonists. SAR was developed around this chemotype and compounds were identified that were potent (Ki<15 nM) and selective relative to other 5-HT2 receptors. The most promising compound displayed a good pharmacokinetic profile in multiple animal species, and was efficacious in an acute feeding study in rats.
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