SELECTIVE TYPE-IV PHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITORS AS ANTIASTHMATIC AGENTS - THE SYNTHESES AND BIOLOGICAL-ACTIVITIES OF 3-(CYCLOPENTYLOXY)-4-METHOXYBENZAMIDES AND ANALOGS

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ASHTON, MJ [1 ]
COOK, DC [1 ]
FENTON, G [1 ]
KARLSSON, JA [1 ]
PALFREYMAN, MN [1 ]
RAEBURN, D [1 ]
RATCLIFFE, AJ [1 ]
SOUNESS, JE [1 ]
THURAIRATNAM, S [1 ]
VICKER, N [1 ]
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[1] RHONE POULENC RORER CENT RES,DAGENHAM RES CTR,DAGENHAM RM10 7XS,ESSEX,ENGLAND
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10.1021/jm00037a021
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R914 [药物化学];
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The syntheses and biological activities of a number of benzamide derivatives, designed from rolipram, which are selective inhibitors of cyclic AMP-specific phosphodiesterase (PDE IV), are described. The effects of changes to the alkoxy groups, amide linkage, and benzamide N-phenyl ring on the inhibition of the cytosolic PDE IV from pig aorta have been investigated. As a result, some highly potent and selective PDE IV inhibitors have been identified. The most potent compounds have been further evaluated for their inhibitory potencies against PDE IV obtained from and superoxide O-2(-) generation from guinea pig eosinophils in vitro. Selected compounds have also been examined for their activities in inhibiting histamine-induced bronchospasm in anaesthetized guinea pigs. 3-(Cyclopentyloxy)-N-(3,5-dichloro-4-pyridyl)-4-methoxybenzamide (15j) showed exceptional potency in all tests and may have therapeutic potential in the treatment of asthma.
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