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A series of 3-urea-1-(phenylmethyl)-pyridones was discovered as novel EP(3) antagonists via high-throughput screening and subsequent optimization. The synthesis, structure-activity relationships, and optimization of the initial hit that resulted in potent and selective EP(3) receptor antagonists such as 11g are described.

A series of novel 1,7-disubstituted oxyindoles were shown to be potent and selective EP3 receptor antagonists. Variation of substitution pattern at the C-3 position of indole enhanced in vitro metabolic stability of the resulting derivatives. Series 27a–c showed >1000-fold selectivity over a panel of prostanoid receptors including IP, FP, EP1, EP2 and EP4. These agents also featured low CYP inhibition and good activity in the functional rat platelet aggregation assay.

A series of novel N -acylsulfonamide analogs were synthesized and evaluated for their binding affinity and antagonist activity for the EP3 receptor subtype. Representative compounds were also evaluated for their inhibitory effect on PGE 2 -induced uterine contraction in pregnant rats. Among those tested, a series of N -acylbenzenesulfonamide analogs were found to be more potent than the corresponding carboxylic acid analogs in both the in vitro and in vivo evaluations. The structure activity relationships (SAR) are also discussed.

A series of potent and selective EP 3 receptor antagonists are described. Utilizing a pharmacophore model developed for the EP 3 receptor, a series of 3,4-disubstituted indoles were shown to be high affinity ligands for this target. These compounds showed high selectivity over IP, FP and other EP receptors and are potent antagonists in functional assays.