Design, synthesis and preliminary screening of novel 3-(2-N,N-dimethylaminoethylthio) indole derivatives as potential 5-HT(6) receptor ligands

J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem. 2008 Jun;23(3):302-12. doi: 10.1080/14756360701526936.

Abstract

The synthesis and potential 5-hydroxytryptamine(6) receptor (5-HT6R) antagonist activity of a novel series of N-arylsulfonyl-3-(2-N,N-dimethylaminoethylthio) indoles has been reported. The molecular modeling, synthesis and in-vitro radioligand binding data of this series are discussed. The present article describes 37 derivatives of the title series. It was observed that the increased side-chain length with the insertion of a sulfur atom did not lead to the loss of binding affinity of these compounds, although the affinities were reduced. The compounds exhibited moderate affinity and selectivity to human 5-HT6 receptors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / pharmacology*
  • Ligands
  • Models, Molecular
  • Radioligand Assay
  • Receptors, Serotonin / metabolism*
  • Serotonin Antagonists / chemical synthesis*
  • Serotonin Antagonists / pharmacology
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Indoles
  • Ligands
  • Receptors, Serotonin
  • Serotonin Antagonists
  • serotonin 6 receptor