Tetrahydroquinoline derivatives as opioid receptor antagonists

Opioid receptors play an important role in both behavioral and homeostatic functions. We herein report tetrahydroquinoline derivatives as opioid receptor antagonists. SAR studies led to the identification of the potent antagonist 2v, endowed with 1.58 nM (Ki) functional activity against the μ opioid receptor. DMPK data suggest that novel tetrahydroquinoline analogs may be advantageous in peripheral applications.

Graphical abstractA series of tetrahydroquinoline derivatives was discovered as opioid receptor antagonists.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide