Structure-activity studies of novel cyanoguanidine ATP-sensitive potassium channel openers for the treatment of overactive bladder

J Med Chem. 2007 Nov 29;50(24):6265-73. doi: 10.1021/jm7010194. Epub 2007 Oct 31.

Abstract

A series of novel cyanoguanidine derivatives was designed and synthesized. Condensation of N-(1-benzotriazol-1-yl-2,2-dichloropropyl)-substituted benzamides with N-(substituted-pyridin-3-yl)-N'-cyanoguanidines furnished N-{2,2-dichloro-1-[N'-(substituted-pyridin-3-yl)-N''-cyanoguanidino]propyl}-substituted benzamide derivatives. These agents were glyburide-reversible potassium channel openers and hyperpolarized human bladder cells as assessed by the FLIPR membrane potential dye (KATP-FMP). These compounds were also potent full agonists in relaxing electrically stimulated pig bladder strips, an in vitro model of overactive bladder. The most active compound 9 was evaluated for in vivo efficacy and selectivity in a pig model of bladder instability. Preliminary pharmacokinetic studies in dog demonstrated excellent oral bioavailability and a t1/2 of 15 h. The synthesis, SAR studies, and biological properties of these agents are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Animals
  • Benzamides / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzamides / pharmacokinetics
  • Benzamides / pharmacology
  • Biological Availability
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Dogs
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Female
  • Guanidines / chemical synthesis*
  • Guanidines / pharmacokinetics
  • Guanidines / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Ion Channel Gating
  • KATP Channels / agonists
  • KATP Channels / physiology*
  • Muscle Relaxation
  • Muscle, Smooth / drug effects
  • Muscle, Smooth / physiology
  • Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying / agonists
  • Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying / physiology
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Swine
  • Urinary Bladder / cytology
  • Urinary Bladder / drug effects
  • Urinary Bladder / physiology
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / drug therapy*
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / physiopathology
  • Urodynamics

Substances

  • 4-chloro-N-(2,2-dichloro-1-(N'-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-N''-cyanoguanidino)propyl)benzamide
  • Benzamides
  • Guanidines
  • KATP Channels
  • Kir6.2 channel
  • Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying