In connection with a program directed at potent and balanced dual NK 1 /NK 3 receptor ligands, a focused exploration of an original class of peptidomimetic derivatives was performed. The rational design and molecular hybridization of a novel phenylalanine core series was achieved to maximize the in vitro affinity and antagonism at both human NK 1 and NK 3 receptors. This study led to the identification of a new potent dual NK 1 /NK 3 antagonist with pK i values of 8.6 and 8.1, respectively.
In the advance online (e-First) publication of this manuscript, the X-ray crystal structure drawings for compounds 9a (Scheme 3), 11c (Scheme 5) and 10o (Scheme 7) were missing. These omissions have been corrected for both the print and the current online versions.
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