We previously reported the 2-oxopyridine-3-carboxamide derivative EC21a as the first small synthetic CB2R positive allosteric modulator which displayed antinociceptive activity in vivo in an experimental mouse model of neuropathic pain. Herein, we extended the structure-activity relationships of EC21a through structural modifications regarding the p-fluoro benzyl moiety at position 1 and the amide group in position 3 of the central core. The characterization in vitro was assessed through radioligand binding experiments and functional assays (GTPγS, cAMP, βarrestin2). Among the new compounds, the derivatives A1 (SV-10a) and A5 (SB-13a) characterized respectively by fluorine atom or by chlorine atom in ortho position of the benzylic group at position 1 and by a cycloheptane-carboxamide at position 3 of the central core, showed positive allosteric behavior on CB2R. They enhanced the efficacy of CP55,940 in [35S]GTPγS assay, and modulated CP55,940-dependent βarrestin2 recruitment and cAMP inhibition. The obtained results extend our knowledge of the structural requirements for interaction with the allosteric site of CB2R.

Variously substituted 2-oxopyridine derivatives: Extending the structure-activity relationships for allosteric modulation of the cannabinoid CB2 receptor

Ferrisi R.;Bertini S.;Digiacomo M.;D'Andrea F.;Manera C.
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2021-01-01

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We previously reported the 2-oxopyridine-3-carboxamide derivative EC21a as the first small synthetic CB2R positive allosteric modulator which displayed antinociceptive activity in vivo in an experimental mouse model of neuropathic pain. Herein, we extended the structure-activity relationships of EC21a through structural modifications regarding the p-fluoro benzyl moiety at position 1 and the amide group in position 3 of the central core. The characterization in vitro was assessed through radioligand binding experiments and functional assays (GTPγS, cAMP, βarrestin2). Among the new compounds, the derivatives A1 (SV-10a) and A5 (SB-13a) characterized respectively by fluorine atom or by chlorine atom in ortho position of the benzylic group at position 1 and by a cycloheptane-carboxamide at position 3 of the central core, showed positive allosteric behavior on CB2R. They enhanced the efficacy of CP55,940 in [35S]GTPγS assay, and modulated CP55,940-dependent βarrestin2 recruitment and cAMP inhibition. The obtained results extend our knowledge of the structural requirements for interaction with the allosteric site of CB2R.
2021
Gado, F.; Mohamed, K. A.; Meini, S.; Ferrisi, R.; Bertini, S.; Digiacomo, M.; D'Andrea, F.; Stevenson, L. A.; Laprairie, R. B.; Pertwee, R. G.; Manera...espandi
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