Abstract
Synthesis and in vitro activity of the enantiomers of quinolone GnRH antagonist (±)-1 are reported. Chiral amino alcohols were prepared from the appropriate cyclic D- or L-amino acids by the Arndt-Eistert homologation followed by reduction of the resulting esters. Incorporation of these pharmacophores was achieved via a novel Mitsunobu alkylation of 4-hydroxyquinolones. The key amine pharmacophore for binding to the rat GnRH receptor was most active in the S-configuration. Ring size was not important for potency with 4, 5, 6, and 7-membered ring amines exhibiting similar potency.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2621-2624 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 6 Sep 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |