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  • Title: Sigma ligands with subnanomolar affinity and preference for the sigma 2 binding site. 1. 3-(omega-aminoalkyl)-1H-indoles.
    Author: Perregaard J, Moltzen EK, Meier E, Sánchez C.
    Journal: J Med Chem; 1995 May 26; 38(11):1998-2008. PubMed ID: 7783131.
    Abstract:
    A series of 4-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-butyl-substituted 4-phenylpiperidines, 4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridines, and 4-phenylpiperazines was synthesized. The phenyl group was optionally substituted with 4-fluoro or 2-methoxy substituents. High affinity for both sigma 1 and sigma 2 binding sites was achieved with these compounds. Additionally, these compounds had relatively high affinity for serotonin 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A, dopamine D2, and adrenergic alpha 1 receptors. Introduction of a 4-fluorophenyl substituent at the indole nitrogen atom rendered very selective sigma 2 ligands with subnanomolar affinity for the sigma 2 binding site. The prototype of such a compound was 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-[4-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-piperidinyl]-1-butyl]-1H- indole, 11a (code no. Lu 29-253). This compound had the following binding affinities: IC50 (sigma 1) = 16 nM, IC50 (sigma 2) = 0.27 nM, IC50 (5-HT1A) = 22,000 nM, IC50 (5-HT2A) = 270 nM, IC50 (D2) = 4200 nM, IC50 (alpha 1) = 220 nM. Spiro-joining of the phenyl and the piperidine rings into a spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),4'-piperdine] ring system resulted in even more selective compounds. Variations of the 1-substituent at the indole and of the chain length of the alkylene spacer group were studied. The optimal compound was the spiro analogue of compound 11a. This compound is 1'-[4-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]-1-butyl]spiro[isobenzofuran- 1(3H),4'-piperidine], 14f (code no. Lu 28-179), with the binding affinities: IC50 (sigma 1) = 17 nM, IC50 (sigma 2) = 0.12 nM, IC50 (5-HT1A) = 21,000 nM, IC50 (5-HT2A) = 2000 nM, IC50 (D2) = 800 nM, IC50 (alpha 1) = 330 nM. However, the most selective sigma 2 versus sigma 1 ligand was the tropane derivative 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-[4-[3-(4-fluorophenyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2- en-8-yl]-1-butyl]-1H-indole, 15a. This compound had the following binding affinities: IC50 (sigma 1) = 1200 nM, IC50 (sigma 2) = 2.5 nM. Potent anxiolytic activity in the black/white box exploration test in rats was found with the two most prominent sigma 2 ligands Lu 29-253 and Lu 28-179. Good penetration into the CNS was documented both after subcutaneous and peroral administration of Lu 28-179 by ex vivo binding studies. Long duration of action was demonstrated both in ex vivo binding (T1/2 approximately 20 h) and in the black/white box exploration test.
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