Journal : Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett.
Title : The synthesis and biological evaluation of dopamine transporter inhibiting activity of substituted diphenylmethoxypiperidines.
Year : 2005
Volume : 15
Issue : 22
First Page : 4915
Last Page : 4918
Authors : Lapa GB, Byrd GD, Lapa AA, Budygin EA, Childers SR, Jones SR, Harp JJ.
Abstract : The synthesis of potent 4-aryl methoxypiperidinol inhibitors of the dopamine transporter is described. Symmetrical para substituents of the benzene rings are important for high potency in binding to the dopamine transporter. 4-[Bis(4-fluorophenyl) methoxy]-1-methylpiperidine has an IC50 of 22.1+/-5.73 nM and increases locomotor activity in mice.