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Synthesis and biological activity of trans-(.+-.)-N-methyl-2-(3-pyridyl)-2-tetrahydrothiopyrancarbothioamide 1-oxide (RP 49356) and analogs: a new class of potassium channel opener
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1992
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Bioorganic ChemistryEngineeringOrganic ChemistryHeterocycle ChemistryChemical BiologyPharmaceutical ChemistryMedicinal ChemistryVitro K-Channel OpenerStereoselective SynthesisPotassium Channel OpenerBiological ActivityBiochemistryMechanism Of ActionPharmacologyEnantioselective SynthesisBiomolecular EngineeringCompound 8ANatural SciencesNew ClassSynthetic Chemistry
The synthesis and biological activity of trans-(+-)-N-methyl-2-(3-pyridyl)-2-tetrahydrothiopyrancarbothioamid+ ++ e 1-oxide (8a, RP 49356) and analogues is reported. These compounds constitute a new structural class of K(+)-channel opener. The effects of changes in pyridyl group, thioamide, and thiane ring on in vitro K(+)-channel opening reactivity are discussed. A 3-pyridyl or 3-quinolyl group, a small N-alkyl thioamide function, and a thiane oxide ring, in which the sulfoxide is in a trans relationship to the thioamide, are preferred for activity. Selected compounds were tested intravenously in the normotensive anaesthetized rat for hypotensive effects, and the activities reflect their in vitro K(+)-channel opening activity. This led to further evaluation of compound 8a and the selection of the (-)-enantiomer 8b (RP 52891) for development as an antihypertensive and antianginal agent.