Synthesis and characterization of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline C5a receptor antagonists

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2008 Apr 15;18(8):2544-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2008.03.049. Epub 2008 Mar 20.

Abstract

A novel series of substituted 2-aryl-5-amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline C5a receptor antagonists is reported. Synthetic routes were developed that allow the substituents on the tetrahydroquinoline core to be efficiently varied, facilitating determination of structure-activity relationships. Members of the series display high binding affinity for the C5a receptor and are potent functional antagonists.

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Microsomes, Liver / drug effects
  • Microsomes, Liver / metabolism
  • Molecular Structure
  • Quinolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Quinolines / chemistry
  • Quinolines / pharmacology*
  • Receptor, Anaphylatoxin C5a / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Receptor, Anaphylatoxin C5a / metabolism
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Amines
  • Quinolines
  • Receptor, Anaphylatoxin C5a
  • 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline