Abstract
The G protein-gated inwardly-rectifying potassium channels (GIRK, Kir3) are a family of inward-rectifying potassium channels, and there is significant evidence supporting the roles of GIRKs in a number of physiological processes and as potential targets for numerous indications. Previously reported urea containing molecules as GIRK1/2 preferring activators have had significant pharmacokinetic (PK) liabilities. Here we report a novel series of 1H-pyrazolo-5-yl-2-phenylacetamides in an effort to improve upon the PK properties. This series of compounds display nanomolar potency as GIRK1/2 activators with improved brain distribution (rodent Kp > 0.6).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1873-1879 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | ACS Chemical Neuroscience |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 20 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017 American Chemical Society.
Keywords
- GIRK
- K3
- activator
- pharmacokinetics
- thallium flux