Optimising metabolic stability in lipophilic chemical space: The identification of a metabolically stable pyrazolopyrimidine CRF-1 receptor antagonist

Balancing potency and metabolic stability in a target which favours lipophilic ligands is a considerable challenge. Here we describe two strategies employed to achieve this balance in a series of pyrazolopyrimidine CRF antagonists: moderation of lipophilicity, and incorporation of a metabolically stable lipophilic group.

Graphical abstractBalancing potency and metabolic stability in a target which favours lipophilic ligands is a considerable challenge. Here we describe two strategies employed to achieve this balance in a series of pyrazolopyrimidine CRF antagonists: moderation of lipophilicity, and incorporation of a metabolically stable lipophilic group.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide