title: Phthalazine PDE4 inhibitors. Part 2: the synthesis and biological evaluation of 6-methoxy-1,4-disubstituted derivatives.
abstract: This communication describes the synthesis and in vitro evaluation of a novel and potent series of phosphodiesterase type IV (PDE4) inhibitors. The compounds described present substituents in position 4 of the phthalazine ring to replace the commonly observed cyclopentyloxy moiety of rolipram analogues. Preliminary evidences of reduced side effects compared to standards and improved pharmacokinetic properties for selected derivatives are also reported.
authors.affiliation: Inpharzam Ricerche, Zambon Group, Taverne, Switzerland. mauro.napoletano@zambongroup.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Napoletano
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Norcini
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pellacini
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Marchini
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Morazzoni
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ferlenga
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pradella
mesh_terms: D015105:3',5'-Cyclic-AMP Phosphodiesterases / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors* / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001549:Benzamides / Q000494:pharmacology; D001682:Biological Availability; D054703:Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 4; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006801:Humans; D020128:Inhibitory Concentration 50; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009000:Monocytes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000187:drug effects / Q000201:enzymology; D010793:Phthalazines / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011485:Protein Binding; D011725:Pyridines / Q000494:pharmacology; D020889:Rolipram / Q000378:metabolism; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / Q000096:biosynthesis
chemical_list: D001549:Benzamides; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D010793:Phthalazines; D011725:Pyridines; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha; D015105:3',5'-Cyclic-AMP Phosphodiesterases; D054703:Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 4; D020889:Rolipram; C087566:piclamilast