Discovery and optimization of a novel series of pyrazolyltetrahydropyran N-type calcium channel (Cav 2.2) blockers for the treatment of pain.

Journal: Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters
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Abstract

A novel series of pyrazolyltetrahydropyran N-type calcium channel blockers are described. Structural modifications of the series led to potent compounds in both a cell-based fluorescent calcium influx assay and a patch clamp electrophysiology assay. Representative compounds from the series were bioavailable and showed efficacy in the rat CFA and CCI models of inflammatory and neuropathic pain.

Authors
Mark Wall, Nalin Subasinghe, Michael Winters, Mary Lubin, Michael F Finley, Ning Qin, Michael Brandt, Michael Neeper, Craig Schneider, Raymond Colburn, Christopher Flores, Zhihua Sui
Relevant Conditions

Neuralgia