Cocaine dependence is a problem of national significance. In the past decade there has been a considerable advance in the understanding of the chemistry and pharmacology of cocaine dependence. Notwithstanding, no cocaine pharmacotherapy has yet been approved by the FDA. A number of lead compounds are undergoing pharmacological evaluation as potential therapeutic agents. Cocaine's reinforcing properties and stimulant effects are associated with its propensity to bind to monoamine transporters. The goal of this project is to design potential pharmacotherapies for cocaine dependence. We will focus on the development of an understanding of the interaction between ligand and monoamine neurotransmitter uptake systems. We propose to expand our search for compounds that bind to DAT and SERT mechanisms but disturb dopamine (DA) uptake minimally, for compounds with slow onset and long duration of action, and for mechanism-based inhibitors of cocaine binding. We will focus on three classes: 8-oxabicyclo[3,2,1]octanes (oxatropanes), 8-azabicyclo[3,2,1]octanes (tropanes) and pyrovalerone analogues.
The Specific Aims are: Synthesis and evaluation of (i) non-nitrogen tropane analogs, (ii) 6- and 7 hydroxylated 8-azatropane prodrugs, (iii) 6- and 7-hydroxylated 8-oxatropan(en)es, (iv) dopamine sparing cocaine antagonists that bind irreversibly to the cocaine site, (v) 3-heterobiaryltropanes. (vi) analogues of pyrovalerone.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DA011542-08
Application #
7039149
Study Section
Human Development Research Subcommittee (NIDA)
Program Officer
Shih, Ming L
Project Start
1997-09-30
Project End
2009-02-28
Budget Start
2006-03-01
Budget End
2007-02-28
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$399,144
Indirect Cost
Name
Organix, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
161843057
City
Woburn
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01801
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