Utilization of an Active Site Mutant Receptor for the Identification of Potent and Selective Atypical 5-HT Receptor Agonists.

Agonism of the 5-HT receptor represents one of the most well-studied and clinically proven mechanisms for pharmacological weight reduction. Selectivity over the closely related 5-HT and 5-HT receptors is critical as their activation has been shown to lead to undesirable side effects and major safety concerns. In this communication, we report the development of a new screening paradigm that utilizes an active site mutant D134A (D3.

Optimization of activity, selectivity, and liability profiles in 5-oxopyrrolopyridine DPP4 inhibitors leading to clinical candidate (Sa)-2-(3-(aminomethyl)-4-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-oxo-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6(7H)-yl)-N,N-dimethylacetamide (BMS-767778).

Optimization of a 5-oxopyrrolopyridine series based upon structure-activity relationships (SARs) developed from our previous efforts on a number of related bicyclic series yielded compound 2s (BMS-767778) with an overall activity, selectivity, efficacy, PK, and developability profile suitable for progression into the clinic. SAR in the series and characterization of 2s are described.

Synthesis and SAR of 2,3,3a,4-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]isoquinolin-5(9bH)-ones as 5-HT2C receptor agonists.

A series of 2,3,3a,4-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]isoquinolin-5(9bH)-ones is described, several examples of which exhibit potent 5-HT(2C) agonism with excellent selectivity over the closely related 5-HT(2A) and 5-HT(2B) receptors. Compounds such as 38 and 44 were shown to be effective in reducing food intake in an acute rat feeding model.

Preparation of 1-(3-aminobenzo[d]isoxazol-5-yl)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-ones as potent, selective, and efficacious inhibitors of coagulation factor Xa.

Previously, potent factor Xa inhibitors were described based on the 1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-one bicyclic core and a 4-methoxyphenyl P1 moiety. This manuscript describes 1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-one and related bicyclic cores with the 3-aminobenzisoxazole P1 moiety. Many of these compounds are potent, selective, and efficacious inhibitors of coagulation factor Xa.

Preparation of 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-ones as potent, selective and bioavailable inhibitors of coagulation factor Xa.

Previously, potent factor Xa inhibitors were described based on a pyrazole core. Modifications of the pyrazole core have provided additional novel, highly potent factor Xa inhibitors. This manuscript will describe the synthesis and biological activity of factor Xa inhibitors containing the 1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-one and related bicyclic cores.