Solution-phase parallel synthesis and SAR of homopiperazinyl analogs as positive allosteric modulators of mGlu₄

ACS Comb Sci. 2011 Mar 14;13(2):159-65. doi: 10.1021/co1000508. Epub 2011 Feb 21.

Abstract

Using a functional high-throughput screening (HTS) and subsequent solution-phase parallel synthesis approach, we have discovered a novel series of positive allosteric modulators for mGlu₄, a G-protein coupled receptor. This series is comprised of a homopiperazine central core. The solution-phase parallel synthesis and SAR of analogs derived from this series will be presented. This series of positive allosteric modulators of mGlu₄ provide critical research tools to further probe the mGlu₄-mediated effects in Parkinson's disease.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Allosteric Regulation
  • Humans
  • Molecular Structure
  • Piperazines / chemistry*
  • Piperazines / pharmacokinetics
  • Piperazines / pharmacology
  • Receptors, Metabotropic Glutamate / chemistry*
  • Receptors, Metabotropic Glutamate / drug effects
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Piperazines
  • Receptors, Metabotropic Glutamate