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Papers by Helmut Buschman

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Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2009

Characterization data for the new compounds (S)-(1-Azido-2-(prop-2-ynyloxy)ethyl)benzene (3): Col... more Characterization data for the new compounds (S)-(1-Azido-2-(prop-2-ynyloxy)ethyl)benzene (3): Colorless oil; [α] D 71.6 (c 1.1,

PAIN, 2009

This work aimed to evaluate the potential role of the 5-HT(7) receptor in nociception secondary t... more This work aimed to evaluate the potential role of the 5-HT(7) receptor in nociception secondary to a sensitizing stimulus in mice. For this purpose, the effects of relevant ligands (5-HT(7) receptor agonists: AS-19, MSD-5a, E-55888; 5-HT(7) receptor antagonists: SB-258719, SB-269970; 5-HT(1A) receptor agonist: F-13640; 5-HT(1A) receptor antagonist: WAY-100635) were assessed on capsaicin-induced mechanical hypersensitivity, a pain behavior involving hypersensitivity of dorsal horn neurons (central sensitization). For the 5-HT(7) receptor agonists used, binding profile and intrinsic efficacy to stimulate cAMP formation in HEK-293F cells expressing the human 5-HT(7) receptor were also evaluated. AS-19 and E-55888 were selective for 5-HT(7) receptors. E-55888 was a full agonist whereas AS-19 and MSD-5a behaved as partial agonists, with maximal effects corresponding to 77% and 61%, respectively, of the cAMP response evoked by the full agonist 5-HT. Our in vivo results revealed that systemic administration of 5-HT(7) receptor agonists exerted a clear-cut dose-dependent antinociceptive effect that was prevented by 5-HT(7) receptor antagonists, but not by the 5-HT(1A) receptor antagonist. The order of efficacy (E-55888>AS-19>MSD-5a) matched their in vitro efficacy as 5-HT(7) receptor agonists. Contrary to agonists, a dose-dependent promotion of mechanical hypersensitivity was observed after administration of 5-HT(7) receptor antagonists, substantiating the involvement of the 5-HT(7) receptor in the control of capsaicin-induced mechanical hypersensitivity. These findings suggest that serotonin exerts an inhibitory role in the control of nociception through activation of 5-HT(7) receptors, and point to a new potential therapeutic use of 5-HT(7) receptor agonists in the field of analgesia.

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Organometallics, 2005

Asymmetric hydrogenation of (Z)-2-benzoylamino-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl acrylate with [Rh((... more Asymmetric hydrogenation of (Z)-2-benzoylamino-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl acrylate with [Rh((S,S)-DIPAMP)(MeOH) 2 ]BF 4 was investigated. Low temperature NMR measurements prove the recently published X-ray structure of [Rh((S,S)-DIPAMP)((Z)-2-benzoylamino-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl acrylate)]BF 4 to be the major substrate complex. The asymmetric hydrogenation of the prochiral DOPA precursor with the cationic Rh-DIPAMP catalyst therefore follows the "anti-lock-and-key" motif analogue to similar substrate complexes already known from literature. † Dedicated to Gü nther Wilke on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, 2007

Modulation of constitutive activity by the recombinant wild-type human 5-HT6 receptor was investi... more Modulation of constitutive activity by the recombinant wild-type human 5-HT6 receptor was investigated with a series of 5-HT6 receptor ligands by monitoring the cAMP signalling pathway. The impact of the mutation S267K near the B(261)BXXB(265) CIII-loop motif was analyzed on the magnitude of constitutive receptor activity as previously conflicting results have been reported. The wild-type 5-HT6 receptor plasmid was obtained by PCR and the mutant S267K5-HT6 receptor was constructed by site-directed mutagenesis and stably transfected in HEK-293F cells by electroporation. The cAMP signalling pathway was monitored as a functional read-out to investigate ligands' responses using homogeneous time resolved fluorescence. Constitutive activity was present both at wild-type and mutant S267K 5-HT6 receptors. Negative efficacy (E(max), % versus basal) as observed at nanomolar concentrations with SB-271046 was larger for mutant (-92+/-1%) than wild-type 5-HT6 receptor (-45+/-1%). Ro 04-6790 also demonstrated negative efficacy at the wild-type 5-HT6 receptor with a magnitude similar to SB-271046 but with a 36-fold lower potency. MS-245 demonstrated at nanomolar concentrations intermediate negative efficacy; -48+/-3% and -16+/-2% at mutant and wild-type 5-HT6 receptor, respectively. The 5-HT-mediated cAMP response was blocked by SB-271046, MS-245 and Ro 04-6790 to their respective level of negative efficacy with pKB values fitting with their binding pK(i) values. E-6801 was a highly potent (pEC50: 10.17 to 10.19) and efficacious agonist (+98 to +102% versus 5-HT) at both wild-type and mutant 5-HT6 receptors. The recombinant wild-type human 5-HT6 receptor is constitutively active in HEK-293F cells and displays a high resolution to monitor efficacy properties of 5-HT6 receptor ligands. The resolution capacity to differentiate between efficacy properties of 5-HT6 receptor ligands, in particular for negative efficacy, can be further enhanced by monitoring the mutant S267K 5-HT6 receptor.

International Immunopharmacology, 2010

Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to ... more Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to their properties as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase (COX)-mediated prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. However, recent studies have suggested that variations of the in vivo anti-inflammatory actions among different NSAIDs could not be solely explained by COX inhibition. Here, we have analyzed the effects on T cell activation of novel 4,5dihydro-3 trifluoromethyl pyrazole anti-inflammatory drugs with different potencies as COX-2 inhibitors, namely E-6087, E-6232, E-6231, E-6036 and E-6259 as well as the chemically related COX-2 inhibitor Celecoxib. These drugs inhibited mitogen-mediated T cell proliferation as well as Interleukin (IL)-2, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and Interferon (IFN)-γ synthesis by activated T cells, independently of their ability to inhibit COX-2 enzymatic activity. Immunosuppressive effects of these drugs seem to be due to their interference on transcription factor activation as induced transcription from Nuclear Factor (NF)-κB and Nuclear Factor of Activated T cells (NFAT)-dependent enhancers was inhibited in a dose-dependent manner, being the latter effect the most sensitive to the action of those compounds. Both NFAT dephosphorylation, required for its nuclear translocation, as well as transcriptional activity of a GAL4-NFAT chimera were diminished in the presence of these compounds. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms involved in the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory actions of NSAIDs, which may have important implications in anti-inflammatory therapy, through inhibition of NFAT.

International Immunopharmacology, 2010

Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to ... more Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to their properties as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase (COX)-mediated prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. However, recent studies have suggested that variations of the in vivo anti-inflammatory actions among different NSAIDs could not be solely explained by COX inhibition. Here, we have analyzed the effects on T cell activation of novel 4,5dihydro-3 trifluoromethyl pyrazole anti-inflammatory drugs with different potencies as COX-2 inhibitors, namely E-6087, E-6232, E-6231, E-6036 and E-6259 as well as the chemically related COX-2 inhibitor Celecoxib. These drugs inhibited mitogen-mediated T cell proliferation as well as Interleukin (IL)-2, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and Interferon (IFN)-γ synthesis by activated T cells, independently of their ability to inhibit COX-2 enzymatic activity. Immunosuppressive effects of these drugs seem to be due to their interference on transcription factor activation as induced transcription from Nuclear Factor (NF)-κB and Nuclear Factor of Activated T cells (NFAT)-dependent enhancers was inhibited in a dose-dependent manner, being the latter effect the most sensitive to the action of those compounds. Both NFAT dephosphorylation, required for its nuclear translocation, as well as transcriptional activity of a GAL4-NFAT chimera were diminished in the presence of these compounds. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms involved in the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory actions of NSAIDs, which may have important implications in anti-inflammatory therapy, through inhibition of NFAT.

ChemMedChem, 2006

Based on a medicinal-chemistry-guided approach, three novel series of druglike cycloalkyl-annelat... more Based on a medicinal-chemistry-guided approach, three novel series of druglike cycloalkyl-annelated pyrazoles were synthesized and display high affinity (pKi>8) for the sigma1 receptor. Structure-affinity relationships were established, and the different scaffolds were optimized with respect to sigma1 binding and selectivity versus the sigma2 receptor and the hERG channel, resulting in selective compounds that have Ki values (for sigma1) in the subnanomolar range. Selected compounds were screened for cytochrome P450 inhibition (CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4), metabolic stability (rat and human liver microsomes), and cell-membrane permeability (Caco-2). They showed favorable in vitro ADME properties as well as favorable calculated druglike and experimental physicochemical properties. Furthermore, compounds 7 f and 17 a, for example, displayed high selectivity (affinity) for the sigma1 receptor against a wide range of other receptors…

British Journal of Pharmacology, 2006

Two novel selective 5-HT6 receptor ligands E-6801 (6-chloro-N-(3-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-1Hindol... more Two novel selective 5-HT6 receptor ligands E-6801 (6-chloro-N-(3-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-1Hindol-5-yl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonamide) and E-6837 (5-chloro-N-(3-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)naphthalene-2-sulfonamide) were investigated and compared to the putative 5-HT6 receptor antagonists SB-271046 (5-chloro-N-(4-methoxy-3-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-methylbenzo[b] thiophene-2-sulfonamide) and Ro 04-06790 (N-(2,6-bis(methylamino)pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-aminobenzenesulfonamide) using a cAMP-mediated pathway. 2 Forskolin stimulation, to increase the magnitude of agonist cAMP responses, and site-directed mutagenesis of the 5-HT6 receptor, in order to yield constitutively active receptor, were applied. 3 5-HT (E max , % over basal: 200), E-6801 (120) and E-6837 (23) induced cAMP formation at the rat 5-HT6 receptor. In the copresence of forskolin, cAMP responses were more potent and enhanced to 294 (5-HT, % over forskolin), 250 (E-6801) and 207 (E-6837), respectively. 5-HT-mediated cAMP formation was dose-dependently blocked by SB-271046 (pA 2 : 8.7670.22) and Ro 04-6790 (pA 2 : 7.8970.10) and not affected by the copresence of forskolin. Both E-6801 and E-6837 yielded partial antagonism of the 5-HT response in the absence of forskolin, whereas antagonism was either completely absent (E-6801) or attenuated (E-6837) in the copresence of forskolin. Intrinsic activity of these 5-HT6 receptor ligands at a constitutively active human S267K 5-HT6 receptor in Cos-7 cells indicated similar efficacy (E max , % over basal) for 5-HT (97), E-6801 (91) and E-6837 (100), while Ro 04-6790 (-33) and SB-271046 (-39) were equi-efficacious inverse agonists. 4 The use of either forskolin or a constitutively active S267K 5-HT6 receptor enhances the resolution for monitoring the efficacy of 5-HT6 receptor ligands.

Angewandte Chemie, 2000

ABSTRACT

Angewandte Chemie International Edition in English, 1996

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2000

The similarities and differences between nonlinear effects in asymmetric synthesis (see diagram),... more The similarities and differences between nonlinear effects in asymmetric synthesis (see diagram), predicted 60 years ago by W. Langenbeck, and the long-known amplification phenomenon in stoichiometric reactions with chiral starting materials are discussed.

Synlett, 2007

Fused pyrrole derivatives R 0160 Pauson-Khand Reaction of Amino Acid Derived 3-Pyrrolines: New En... more Fused pyrrole derivatives R 0160 Pauson-Khand Reaction of Amino Acid Derived 3-Pyrrolines: New Enantiopure Scaffolds for Diversity-Oriented Synthesis.-A convenient one-step procedure for the cycloalkylation of the amino group in amino esters leads to enantiomerically pure 3-pyrrolines. Their Pauson-Khand reaction leads to enantiopure azabicyclo[3.3.0]octenones as amino acid analogues.

European Journal of Pharmacology, 2013

While opioids are potent analgesics widely used in the management of pain, a number of well-known... more While opioids are potent analgesics widely used in the management of pain, a number of well-known adverse effects limit their use. The sigma-1 receptor is a ligand-regulated molecular chaperone involved in pain processing, including modulation of opioid antinociception. However, data supporting the potential use of sigma-1 receptor ligands as suitable opioid adjuvants are based on studies that use non selective ligands. Also, safety issues derived from combination therapy are poorly addressed. In this study we used the new selective sigma-1 receptor antagonist S1RA (E-52862) to characterize the effect of selective sigma-1 receptor blockade on opioid-induced efficacy- and safety-related outcomes in mice. S1RA (40 mg/kg) had no effect in the tail-flick test but did enhance the antinociceptive potency of several opioids by a factor between 2 and 3.3. The potentiating effect of S1RA on morphine antinociception did not occur in sigma-1 receptor knockout mice, which supports the selective involvement of the sigma-1 receptor. Interestingly, S1RA co-administration restored morphine antinociception in tolerant mice and reverted the reward effects of morphine in the conditioned place preference paradigm. In addition, enhancement of antinociception was not accompanied by potentiation of other opioid-induced effects, such as the development of morphine analgesic tolerance, physical dependence, inhibition of gastrointestinal transit, or mydriasis. The use of sigma-1 receptor antagonists as opioid adjuvants could represent a promising pharmacological strategy to enhance opioid potency and, most importantly, to increase the safety margin of opioids. S1RA is currently in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of several pain conditions.

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Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2009

Characterization data for the new compounds (S)-(1-Azido-2-(prop-2-ynyloxy)ethyl)benzene (3): Col... more Characterization data for the new compounds (S)-(1-Azido-2-(prop-2-ynyloxy)ethyl)benzene (3): Colorless oil; [α] D 71.6 (c 1.1,

PAIN, 2009

This work aimed to evaluate the potential role of the 5-HT(7) receptor in nociception secondary t... more This work aimed to evaluate the potential role of the 5-HT(7) receptor in nociception secondary to a sensitizing stimulus in mice. For this purpose, the effects of relevant ligands (5-HT(7) receptor agonists: AS-19, MSD-5a, E-55888; 5-HT(7) receptor antagonists: SB-258719, SB-269970; 5-HT(1A) receptor agonist: F-13640; 5-HT(1A) receptor antagonist: WAY-100635) were assessed on capsaicin-induced mechanical hypersensitivity, a pain behavior involving hypersensitivity of dorsal horn neurons (central sensitization). For the 5-HT(7) receptor agonists used, binding profile and intrinsic efficacy to stimulate cAMP formation in HEK-293F cells expressing the human 5-HT(7) receptor were also evaluated. AS-19 and E-55888 were selective for 5-HT(7) receptors. E-55888 was a full agonist whereas AS-19 and MSD-5a behaved as partial agonists, with maximal effects corresponding to 77% and 61%, respectively, of the cAMP response evoked by the full agonist 5-HT. Our in vivo results revealed that systemic administration of 5-HT(7) receptor agonists exerted a clear-cut dose-dependent antinociceptive effect that was prevented by 5-HT(7) receptor antagonists, but not by the 5-HT(1A) receptor antagonist. The order of efficacy (E-55888>AS-19>MSD-5a) matched their in vitro efficacy as 5-HT(7) receptor agonists. Contrary to agonists, a dose-dependent promotion of mechanical hypersensitivity was observed after administration of 5-HT(7) receptor antagonists, substantiating the involvement of the 5-HT(7) receptor in the control of capsaicin-induced mechanical hypersensitivity. These findings suggest that serotonin exerts an inhibitory role in the control of nociception through activation of 5-HT(7) receptors, and point to a new potential therapeutic use of 5-HT(7) receptor agonists in the field of analgesia.

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Organometallics, 2005

Asymmetric hydrogenation of (Z)-2-benzoylamino-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl acrylate with [Rh((... more Asymmetric hydrogenation of (Z)-2-benzoylamino-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl acrylate with [Rh((S,S)-DIPAMP)(MeOH) 2 ]BF 4 was investigated. Low temperature NMR measurements prove the recently published X-ray structure of [Rh((S,S)-DIPAMP)((Z)-2-benzoylamino-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl acrylate)]BF 4 to be the major substrate complex. The asymmetric hydrogenation of the prochiral DOPA precursor with the cationic Rh-DIPAMP catalyst therefore follows the "anti-lock-and-key" motif analogue to similar substrate complexes already known from literature. † Dedicated to Gü nther Wilke on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, 2007

Modulation of constitutive activity by the recombinant wild-type human 5-HT6 receptor was investi... more Modulation of constitutive activity by the recombinant wild-type human 5-HT6 receptor was investigated with a series of 5-HT6 receptor ligands by monitoring the cAMP signalling pathway. The impact of the mutation S267K near the B(261)BXXB(265) CIII-loop motif was analyzed on the magnitude of constitutive receptor activity as previously conflicting results have been reported. The wild-type 5-HT6 receptor plasmid was obtained by PCR and the mutant S267K5-HT6 receptor was constructed by site-directed mutagenesis and stably transfected in HEK-293F cells by electroporation. The cAMP signalling pathway was monitored as a functional read-out to investigate ligands' responses using homogeneous time resolved fluorescence. Constitutive activity was present both at wild-type and mutant S267K 5-HT6 receptors. Negative efficacy (E(max), % versus basal) as observed at nanomolar concentrations with SB-271046 was larger for mutant (-92+/-1%) than wild-type 5-HT6 receptor (-45+/-1%). Ro 04-6790 also demonstrated negative efficacy at the wild-type 5-HT6 receptor with a magnitude similar to SB-271046 but with a 36-fold lower potency. MS-245 demonstrated at nanomolar concentrations intermediate negative efficacy; -48+/-3% and -16+/-2% at mutant and wild-type 5-HT6 receptor, respectively. The 5-HT-mediated cAMP response was blocked by SB-271046, MS-245 and Ro 04-6790 to their respective level of negative efficacy with pKB values fitting with their binding pK(i) values. E-6801 was a highly potent (pEC50: 10.17 to 10.19) and efficacious agonist (+98 to +102% versus 5-HT) at both wild-type and mutant 5-HT6 receptors. The recombinant wild-type human 5-HT6 receptor is constitutively active in HEK-293F cells and displays a high resolution to monitor efficacy properties of 5-HT6 receptor ligands. The resolution capacity to differentiate between efficacy properties of 5-HT6 receptor ligands, in particular for negative efficacy, can be further enhanced by monitoring the mutant S267K 5-HT6 receptor.

International Immunopharmacology, 2010

Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to ... more Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to their properties as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase (COX)-mediated prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. However, recent studies have suggested that variations of the in vivo anti-inflammatory actions among different NSAIDs could not be solely explained by COX inhibition. Here, we have analyzed the effects on T cell activation of novel 4,5dihydro-3 trifluoromethyl pyrazole anti-inflammatory drugs with different potencies as COX-2 inhibitors, namely E-6087, E-6232, E-6231, E-6036 and E-6259 as well as the chemically related COX-2 inhibitor Celecoxib. These drugs inhibited mitogen-mediated T cell proliferation as well as Interleukin (IL)-2, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and Interferon (IFN)-γ synthesis by activated T cells, independently of their ability to inhibit COX-2 enzymatic activity. Immunosuppressive effects of these drugs seem to be due to their interference on transcription factor activation as induced transcription from Nuclear Factor (NF)-κB and Nuclear Factor of Activated T cells (NFAT)-dependent enhancers was inhibited in a dose-dependent manner, being the latter effect the most sensitive to the action of those compounds. Both NFAT dephosphorylation, required for its nuclear translocation, as well as transcriptional activity of a GAL4-NFAT chimera were diminished in the presence of these compounds. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms involved in the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory actions of NSAIDs, which may have important implications in anti-inflammatory therapy, through inhibition of NFAT.

International Immunopharmacology, 2010

Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to ... more Anti-inflammatory efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been related to their properties as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase (COX)-mediated prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. However, recent studies have suggested that variations of the in vivo anti-inflammatory actions among different NSAIDs could not be solely explained by COX inhibition. Here, we have analyzed the effects on T cell activation of novel 4,5dihydro-3 trifluoromethyl pyrazole anti-inflammatory drugs with different potencies as COX-2 inhibitors, namely E-6087, E-6232, E-6231, E-6036 and E-6259 as well as the chemically related COX-2 inhibitor Celecoxib. These drugs inhibited mitogen-mediated T cell proliferation as well as Interleukin (IL)-2, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and Interferon (IFN)-γ synthesis by activated T cells, independently of their ability to inhibit COX-2 enzymatic activity. Immunosuppressive effects of these drugs seem to be due to their interference on transcription factor activation as induced transcription from Nuclear Factor (NF)-κB and Nuclear Factor of Activated T cells (NFAT)-dependent enhancers was inhibited in a dose-dependent manner, being the latter effect the most sensitive to the action of those compounds. Both NFAT dephosphorylation, required for its nuclear translocation, as well as transcriptional activity of a GAL4-NFAT chimera were diminished in the presence of these compounds. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms involved in the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory actions of NSAIDs, which may have important implications in anti-inflammatory therapy, through inhibition of NFAT.

ChemMedChem, 2006

Based on a medicinal-chemistry-guided approach, three novel series of druglike cycloalkyl-annelat... more Based on a medicinal-chemistry-guided approach, three novel series of druglike cycloalkyl-annelated pyrazoles were synthesized and display high affinity (pKi>8) for the sigma1 receptor. Structure-affinity relationships were established, and the different scaffolds were optimized with respect to sigma1 binding and selectivity versus the sigma2 receptor and the hERG channel, resulting in selective compounds that have Ki values (for sigma1) in the subnanomolar range. Selected compounds were screened for cytochrome P450 inhibition (CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4), metabolic stability (rat and human liver microsomes), and cell-membrane permeability (Caco-2). They showed favorable in vitro ADME properties as well as favorable calculated druglike and experimental physicochemical properties. Furthermore, compounds 7 f and 17 a, for example, displayed high selectivity (affinity) for the sigma1 receptor against a wide range of other receptors…

British Journal of Pharmacology, 2006

Two novel selective 5-HT6 receptor ligands E-6801 (6-chloro-N-(3-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-1Hindol... more Two novel selective 5-HT6 receptor ligands E-6801 (6-chloro-N-(3-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-1Hindol-5-yl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonamide) and E-6837 (5-chloro-N-(3-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)naphthalene-2-sulfonamide) were investigated and compared to the putative 5-HT6 receptor antagonists SB-271046 (5-chloro-N-(4-methoxy-3-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-methylbenzo[b] thiophene-2-sulfonamide) and Ro 04-06790 (N-(2,6-bis(methylamino)pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-aminobenzenesulfonamide) using a cAMP-mediated pathway. 2 Forskolin stimulation, to increase the magnitude of agonist cAMP responses, and site-directed mutagenesis of the 5-HT6 receptor, in order to yield constitutively active receptor, were applied. 3 5-HT (E max , % over basal: 200), E-6801 (120) and E-6837 (23) induced cAMP formation at the rat 5-HT6 receptor. In the copresence of forskolin, cAMP responses were more potent and enhanced to 294 (5-HT, % over forskolin), 250 (E-6801) and 207 (E-6837), respectively. 5-HT-mediated cAMP formation was dose-dependently blocked by SB-271046 (pA 2 : 8.7670.22) and Ro 04-6790 (pA 2 : 7.8970.10) and not affected by the copresence of forskolin. Both E-6801 and E-6837 yielded partial antagonism of the 5-HT response in the absence of forskolin, whereas antagonism was either completely absent (E-6801) or attenuated (E-6837) in the copresence of forskolin. Intrinsic activity of these 5-HT6 receptor ligands at a constitutively active human S267K 5-HT6 receptor in Cos-7 cells indicated similar efficacy (E max , % over basal) for 5-HT (97), E-6801 (91) and E-6837 (100), while Ro 04-6790 (-33) and SB-271046 (-39) were equi-efficacious inverse agonists. 4 The use of either forskolin or a constitutively active S267K 5-HT6 receptor enhances the resolution for monitoring the efficacy of 5-HT6 receptor ligands.

Angewandte Chemie, 2000

ABSTRACT

Angewandte Chemie International Edition in English, 1996

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2000

The similarities and differences between nonlinear effects in asymmetric synthesis (see diagram),... more The similarities and differences between nonlinear effects in asymmetric synthesis (see diagram), predicted 60 years ago by W. Langenbeck, and the long-known amplification phenomenon in stoichiometric reactions with chiral starting materials are discussed.

Synlett, 2007

Fused pyrrole derivatives R 0160 Pauson-Khand Reaction of Amino Acid Derived 3-Pyrrolines: New En... more Fused pyrrole derivatives R 0160 Pauson-Khand Reaction of Amino Acid Derived 3-Pyrrolines: New Enantiopure Scaffolds for Diversity-Oriented Synthesis.-A convenient one-step procedure for the cycloalkylation of the amino group in amino esters leads to enantiomerically pure 3-pyrrolines. Their Pauson-Khand reaction leads to enantiopure azabicyclo[3.3.0]octenones as amino acid analogues.

European Journal of Pharmacology, 2013

While opioids are potent analgesics widely used in the management of pain, a number of well-known... more While opioids are potent analgesics widely used in the management of pain, a number of well-known adverse effects limit their use. The sigma-1 receptor is a ligand-regulated molecular chaperone involved in pain processing, including modulation of opioid antinociception. However, data supporting the potential use of sigma-1 receptor ligands as suitable opioid adjuvants are based on studies that use non selective ligands. Also, safety issues derived from combination therapy are poorly addressed. In this study we used the new selective sigma-1 receptor antagonist S1RA (E-52862) to characterize the effect of selective sigma-1 receptor blockade on opioid-induced efficacy- and safety-related outcomes in mice. S1RA (40 mg/kg) had no effect in the tail-flick test but did enhance the antinociceptive potency of several opioids by a factor between 2 and 3.3. The potentiating effect of S1RA on morphine antinociception did not occur in sigma-1 receptor knockout mice, which supports the selective involvement of the sigma-1 receptor. Interestingly, S1RA co-administration restored morphine antinociception in tolerant mice and reverted the reward effects of morphine in the conditioned place preference paradigm. In addition, enhancement of antinociception was not accompanied by potentiation of other opioid-induced effects, such as the development of morphine analgesic tolerance, physical dependence, inhibition of gastrointestinal transit, or mydriasis. The use of sigma-1 receptor antagonists as opioid adjuvants could represent a promising pharmacological strategy to enhance opioid potency and, most importantly, to increase the safety margin of opioids. S1RA is currently in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of several pain conditions.