Abstract
We recently reported the discovery of a potent GPR40 full agonist AM-1638 (1). Herein, we describe our efforts in improving the drug-like properties of the full agonists through the systematic introduction of polar groups in the C-, D-, and A-rings. This led to the discovery of new GPR40 full agonists with significantly improved pharmacokinetic propeties. Compound 8 and 20 also showed potent in vivo efficacy in oral glucose tolerance tests in mice in addition to the improvement in properties.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 384-389 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 10 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- FFA1
- GPR40
- full agonist
- insulin secretagoue
- type 2 diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry