Abstract
A new strategy for converting antipsychotic drug olanzapine into PDE4 inhibitors is described via the design and Pd/C mediated synthesis of novel N-indolylmethyl olanzapine derivatives. One compound showed good inhibition (IC50 1.1 μM) and >10 fold selectivity towards PDE4B over D that was supported by docking studies. This compound also showed significant inhibition of TNF-α and no major toxicities in cell lines and a zebrafish embryo model except the teratogenic effects to be re-assessed in rodents.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2075-2079 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Apr 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |