Synthesis and evaluation of novel pyrazolidinone analogs of PGE2 as EP2 and EP4 receptors agonists

Replacement of the hydroxy cyclopentanone ring in PGE2 with chemically more stable heterocyclic rings and substitution of the unsaturated α-alkenyl chain with a metabolically more stable phenethyl chain led to the development of potent and selective analogs of PGE2. Compound 10f showed the highest potency and selectivity for EP4 the receptor.

Graphical abstractReplacement of the hydroxyl cyclopentanone ring in PGE2 with chemically more stable heterocyclic rings and substitution of the unsaturated α-alkenyl chain with a metabolically more stable phenethyl chain led to the development of potent and selective analogs of PGE2. Compound 10f showed the highest potency and selectivity for the EP4 receptor.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide