Abstract
The syntheses and rat CRF receptor binding affinities of 'retro-pyrazolotriazine' corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) ligands 4 are reported. Some have high affinity for rat CRF receptors (K(i)< or =10 nM). The data provide additional support for the hypothesis that it is possible to interchange isosteric cores with similar electronic properties in the design of high-affinity CRF receptor ligands, provided the peripheral pharmacophore elements are maintained in the same three-dimensional array.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Binding Sites
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Cell Membrane / drug effects
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Cell Membrane / metabolism
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Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / chemistry
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Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / pharmacology
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In Vitro Techniques
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Ligands
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Structure
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Pyrazoles / chemistry*
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Rats
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Receptors, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / classification
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Receptors, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / drug effects*
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Triazines / chemical synthesis*
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Triazines / pharmacology
Substances
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Ligands
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Pyrazoles
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Receptors, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
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Triazines
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Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone