Synthesis and SAR of novel 2-arylthiazolidinones as selective analgesic N-type calcium channel blockers

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2007 Feb 1;17(3):662-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2006.10.098. Epub 2006 Nov 6.

Abstract

A series of new N-type (Ca(v)2.2) calcium channel blockers derived from the 'hit' structures 2-(3-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-3-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)thiazolidin-4-one 9 and its 2-[4-(4-bromophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]-3-isobutyl analogue 10 is described. Extensive SAR studies using a range of synthetic approaches resulted in novel, patented compounds with IC50 values of up to 0.2 microM in an in vitro IMR32 assay, and selectivities for N/L of up to 30-fold. The new compounds described have potential in treatment of neuropathic pain.

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / chemical synthesis*
  • Analgesics / pharmacology*
  • Calcium Channel Blockers / chemical synthesis*
  • Calcium Channel Blockers / pharmacology*
  • Calcium Channels, L-Type / drug effects
  • Calcium Channels, N-Type / drug effects*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
  • Humans
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Thiazolidinediones / chemical synthesis*
  • Thiazolidinediones / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Calcium Channels, L-Type
  • Calcium Channels, N-Type
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Thiazolidinediones