1. Global Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abbott Laboratories, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064-6100, USA;2. Icagen, Inc., 4222 Emperor Blvd., Durham, NC 27703, USA
Abstract:
A series of aryl-substituted nicotinamide derivatives with selective inhibitory activity against the Nav1.8 sodium channel is reported. Replacement of the furan nucleus and homologation of the anilide linker in subtype-selective blocker A-803467 (1) provided potent, selective derivatives with improved aqueous solubility and oral bioavailability. Representative compounds from this series displayed efficacy in rat models of inflammatory and neuropathic pain.