Publications by authors named "Rayees Ahmad Naikoo"

Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 play critical roles in regulating numerous central and peripheral physiological activities. While efforts have been made to develop ligands for both CB1 and CB2 receptors, CB1 receptor ligands often have restricted use due to undesirable psychotropic side effects. Consequently, recent cannabis research has increasingly focused on CB2-specific ligands.

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The manuscript describes the highly regioselective 6- iodo/bromo cyclization of functionalized -propagyl-amino-pyrimidinones under ambient conditions. The cyclization afforded functionalized pteridines in excellent yields. The optimized procedures are mild, operationally simple and working successfully with different substrates.

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