Discovery of N-benzyl-N′-(4-pipyridinyl)urea CCR5 antagonists as anti-HIV-1 agents (II): Modification of the acyl portion

Modification of the acyl moiety in the CCR5 lead molecule 2 led to identification of several new classes of CCR5 antagonists. Antiviral activity and pharmacokinetic properties of the synthesized compounds were evaluated. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) derived from these studies further guided the optimization efforts, ultimately leading to the discovery of 36 with an acceptable drug-like profile. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.