Synthesis of new 6H-indolo[2,3-b] [1,8]naphthyridines and their specific inhibition of benzodiazepine receptor

Farmaco Sci. 1986 Aug;41(8):577-85.

Abstract

Some 3-amino- and 3-hydroxy-8-halosubstituted 6H-indolo[2,3-b] [1,8]naphthyridines were synthesized and tested for their affinity for the benzodiazepine receptor in bovine cortical membranes. All prepared compounds were more active than the corresponding 8-unsubstituted derivatives. Moreover, among these compounds the 8-chloroindolonaphthyridines were clearly the most potent.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Binding, Competitive / drug effects
  • Brain / metabolism
  • Cattle
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Flunitrazepam / metabolism
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / pharmacology
  • Naphthyridines / chemical synthesis*
  • Naphthyridines / pharmacology
  • Receptors, GABA-A / drug effects*

Substances

  • Indoles
  • Naphthyridines
  • Receptors, GABA-A
  • Flunitrazepam