Published February 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Phosphinic acid analogues of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Synthesis of a new radioligand

  • 1. Ciba Geigy Central Research Labs., Cheshire (United Kingdom)
  • 2. Ciba Lab., Horsham (United Kingdom)
  • 3. Ciba-Geigy AG, Basel (Switzerland)

Description

The synthesis of a new radioligand, which binds with high selectivity and affinity (KD=7.4 nM) to the GABA-B receptor, is described. A Wittig-Horner approach was employed to prepare an unsaturated protected intermediate, suitable for tritiation and deprotection. (Author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 129-135.
ISSN
0362-4803
CODEN
JLCRD4