Abstract
The synthesis and biological properties of a series of nicotinamide ethers are described. These compounds, structurally novel calcium-independent phosphodiesterase inhibitors, also inhibit the binding of [3H]rolipram to rat brain membranes and reverse reserpine-induced hypothermia in the mouse. Several compounds exhibited potent in vivo activity comparable to the standard agent, rolipram.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Binding Sites
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Body Temperature Regulation / drug effects
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Brain / metabolism*
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Ethers
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Indicators and Reagents
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Mass Spectrometry
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Mice
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Molecular Structure
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Niacinamide / analogs & derivatives*
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Niacinamide / chemical synthesis*
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Niacinamide / pharmacology
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
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Protein Binding
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Pyrrolidinones / metabolism*
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Pyrrolidinones / pharmacology
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Rats
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Reserpine / pharmacology
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Rolipram
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Structure-Activity Relationship
Substances
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Ethers
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Indicators and Reagents
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
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Pyrrolidinones
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Niacinamide
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Reserpine
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Rolipram