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SUBMITTER: Patnaik S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4877059 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of medicinal chemistry 20131111 22
The discovery and characterization of a novel chemical series of phosphorothioyl-containing imidazopyridines as potent neuropeptide S receptor antagonists is presented. The synthesis of analogues and their structure-activity relationship with respect to the Gq, Gs, and ERK pathways is detailed. The pharmacokinetics and in vivo efficacy of a potent analogue in a food intake rodent model are also included, underscoring its potential therapeutic value for the treatment of sleep, anxiety, and addict ...[more]