Investigating the Structure-Activity Relationship of 1,2,4-Triazine G-Protein-Coupled Receptor 84 (GPR84) Antagonists

J Med Chem. 2022 Aug 25;65(16):11270-11290. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c00804. Epub 2022 Aug 10.

Abstract

G-protein-coupled receptor 84 (GPR84) is a proinflammatory orphan G-protein-coupled receptor implicated in several inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Several agonist and antagonist ligands have been developed that target GPR84; however, a noncompetitive receptor blocker that was progressed to phase II clinical trials failed to demonstrate efficacy. New high-quality antagonists are required to investigate the pathophysiological role of GPR84 and to validate GPR84 as a therapeutic target. We previously reported the discovery of a novel triazine GPR84 competitive antagonist 1. Here, we describe an extensive structure-activity relationship (SAR) of antagonist 1 and also present in silico docking with supporting mutagenesis studies that reveals a potential binding pose for this type of orthosteric antagonist. Lead compound 42 is a potent GPR84 antagonist with a favorable pharmacokinetic (PK) profile suitable for further drug development.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ligands
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled* / metabolism
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Triazines* / pharmacology

Substances

  • Ligands
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
  • Triazines
  • 1,2,4-triazine