Abstract
N-n-Alkylpicolinium and N,N′-alkyl-bis-picolinium analogues were assessed in nicotinic receptor (nAChR) assays. The most potent and subtype-selective analogue, N,N′-dodecyl-bis-picolinium bromide (bPiDDB), inhibited nAChRs mediating nicotine-evoked [3H]dopamine release (IC50=5 nM; Imax of 60%), and did not interact with α4β2* or α7* nAChRs. bPiDDB represents the current lead compound for development as a tobacco use cessation agent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1863-1867 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 19 2004 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by grants from the National Institute of Health (DA00399 and DA10934).
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Drug Discovery
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry