| Literature DB >> 25147605 |
Shigeto Hirayama1, Naohisa Wada1, Toru Nemoto1, Takashi Iwai1, Hideaki Fujii1, Hiroshi Nagase1.
Abstract
We designed and synthesized the 1,3,5-trioxazatriquinane derivatives with m-hydroxyphenyl groups. These compounds include the phenethylamine structure within them, which is a common structure observed in morphinan derivatives like morphine. Among the synthesized compounds, (-)-8c with two m-hydroxyphenyl groups selectively bound and exerted full agonist activity toward the κ opioid receptor (KOR). Subcutaneously administered (-)-8c exhibited significant antinociceptive effects via the KOR in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest the emergence of a novel class of KOR agonist.Entities:
Keywords: Opioid; analgesics; phenethylamine structure
Year: 2014 PMID: 25147605 PMCID: PMC4137376 DOI: 10.1021/ml5000542
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ACS Med Chem Lett ISSN: 1948-5875 Impact factor: 4.345