Abstract
The discovery, synthesis and in vitro activity of a novel series of rhodanine based phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors is described. Structure-activity relationship studies directed toward improving potency led to the development of submicromolar inhibitors 2n and 3i ( IC50 = 0.89 & 0.74 mu M). The replacement of rhodanine with structurally related heterocycles was also investigated and led to the synthesis of pseudothiohydantoin 7 ( IC50 = 0.31 mu M).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2032-2037 |
Journal | Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2008 |