Discovery of novel and potent aryl diamines as leukotriene A4 hydrolase inhibitors

The synthesis and biological evaluation of a series of aryl diamines as inhibitors of LTA4-h inhibitors are described. The optimization which led to the identification of the optimal para-substitution on the diphenyl ether moiety and diamine spacer is discussed. The resulting compounds such as 3l have excellent enzyme and cellular potency as well as desirable pharmacokinetic properties.

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