Abstract
A novel class of CCR3 modulators is described. Starting with lead compound 4a (K(i): 110 nM), which turned out to be an antagonist of eotaxin at the CCR3 receptor, further optimization led to compound 8b (K(i): 28 nM), which surprisingly proved to be an agonist.
MeSH terms
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Calcium Signaling / drug effects
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Chemokine CCL11
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Chemokines, CC / antagonists & inhibitors
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Eosinophils / drug effects
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Humans
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Quinazolines / chemical synthesis*
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Quinazolines / pharmacology
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Receptors, CCR3
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Receptors, Chemokine / agonists
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Receptors, Chemokine / antagonists & inhibitors
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Receptors, Chemokine / drug effects*
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Structure-Activity Relationship
Substances
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CCL11 protein, human
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CCR3 protein, human
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Chemokine CCL11
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Chemokines, CC
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Quinazolines
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Receptors, CCR3
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Receptors, Chemokine