Novel benzodifuran analogs as potent 5-HT2A receptor agonists with ocular hypotensive activity

Zixia Feng, Suchismita Mohapatra, Peter G. Klimko, Mark R. Hellberg, Jesse A. May, Curtis Kelly, Gary Williams, Marsha A. McLaughlin, Najam A. Sharif

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Abstract

A series of 8-substituted benzodifuran analogs was prepared and evaluated for 5-HT2A receptor binding and activation. Several compounds containing ether and ester functionality were found to be potent agonists. Topical ocular administration of 5, 18, and 25 effectively reduced intra-ocular pressure in the hypertensive cynomolgus monkey eye in the range of 25-37%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2998-3002
Number of pages5
JournalBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume17
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2007

Keywords

  • (R)-DOI
  • 5-HT agonist
  • Benzodifuran
  • Glaucoma
  • IOP
  • Oxadiazole

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