Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines as estrogen receptor ligands: Defining the orientation of a novel heterocyclic core

Dennis R. Compton, Kathryn E. Carlson, John A. Katzenellenbogen

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Abstract

We investigated the pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine system as a novel heterocyclic scaffold for the development of estrogen receptor (ER) ligands. By altering the pattern of hydroxyl substitution, we established the orientation that is most favorable for ER binding, thus enabling further development of this ER ligand core. We have examined the pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine scaffold as a novel core structure for estrogen receptor ligands. Attachment of various substituents has helped to define the orientation of this heterocycle in the ligand-binding pocket as one in which a pendant phenol rather than the hydroxylpyrimidine serves as a mimic of the A-ring of estradiol.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5681-5684
Number of pages4
JournalBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume14
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 15 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Drug Discovery
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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