Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Laboratories, The Neuroscience Research Centre, Terlings Park, Eastwick Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2QR, UK
Abstract:
A series of 3-(4-piperidinyl)- and 3-(8-aza-bicyclo3.2.l]oct-3-yl)-2-phenyl-1H-indoles have been prepared and evaluated as ligands for the h5-HT2A receptor. 3-(8-Phenethyl-8-aza-bicyclo3.2.l]oct-3-yI)-2-phenyl-1H-indole is a high-affinity (1.2 nM), selective (>800 fold over h5-HT2C and hD2 receptors) antagonist at the h5-HT2A receptor with oral bioavailability in rats.