Discovery and structure–activity relationship of a novel spirocarbamate series of NPY Y5 antagonists

A novel series of trans-8-aminomethyl-1-oxa-3-azaspiro[4.5]decan-2-one derivatives was identified with potent NPY Y5 antagonist activity. Optimization of the original lead furnished compounds 23p and 23u, which combine sub-nanomolar Y5 activity with metabolic stability, oral bioavailability, brain penetration and strong preclinical profile for development. Both compounds significantly inhibited the food intake induced by a Y5 selective agonist with minimal effective doses of 3 mg/kg po.

Graphical abstractThe synthesis and SAR of a series of potent NPY Y5 antagonists is reported. Optimization led to the identification of compounds 23p and 23u (fpKi = 10.0).Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide