Synthesis of gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Analogues Conformationally Restricted by Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane/hexene or [4.1.0]Heptane/heptene Backbones as Potent Betaine/GABA Transporter Inhibitors

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  • Keisuke Mitsui
  • Maria E. K. Lie
  • Naoki Saito
  • Koichi Fujiwara
  • Mizuki Watanabe
  • Wellendorph, Petrine
  • Satoshi Shuto

Novel gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogues 3-5, having a bicyclo[3.1.0]hexene, [4.1.0]heptane, or [4.1.0]heptene backbone, respectively, were designed from the bioactive form analysis of the previous inhibitor 2 with a bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane backbone. Compounds 3-5 and 2 were synthesized from a common 1,7-diene intermediate 6 using ring-closing metathesis (RCM) to construct the key bicyclo backbones. Compounds 3-5 strongly inhibit betaine/GABA transporter 1 (BGT1) uptake, but compound 4 stands out with its selective low micromolar potency.

Original languageEnglish
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume24
Issue number23
Pages (from-to)4151-4154
ISSN1523-7060
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

    Research areas

  • ISOMERIZATION, CYCLOISOMERIZATION, CARBENE

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