Abstract
Replacement of the 3,4-dialkoxyphenyl substructure common to a number of PDE4 inhibitors with a 2-alkyl-7-methoxybenzofuran unit is described. This substitution can result in either enhancement or substantial reductions in PDE4 inhibitory activity depending on the system to which it is applied. An in vitro SAR study of a potent series of 4-(2-heteroaryl-ethyl)-benzofurans 26 is also presented. Copyright (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1131-1139 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Drug Discovery
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry