Abstract
A series consisting of spiroindanyl (5-7), benzospiroindanyl (8-10), and spiroperinaphthyl (11) derivatives of naltrexone and oxymorphone were synthesized in order to investigate the role of an orthogonal-oriented 'address' for δ opioid receptors. All of the ligands exhibited a preference for δ receptors in vitro. The 7-benzospiroindanyl derivative 8 (BSINTX) was the most selective δ opioid receptor antagonist in vitro. In mice BSINTX antagonized the δ1-selective agonist, [D-Pen2,D-Pen5]enkephalin without significantly affecting the antinociceptive potency of δ2, μ, and κ agonists. The results of this study are consistent with an orthogonally- oriented address favoring δ1 activity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1720-1725 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of medicinal chemistry |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 23 1997 |