Synthesis and in vitro and in vivo evaluation of dopaminergic ergoline derivatives

Farmaco. 1998 Jan;53(1):65-72. doi: 10.1016/s0014-827x(97)00009-8.

Abstract

A series of ergoline-amides was synthesised in the discovery of new dopaminomimetic agents. Several compounds exhibited in vivo high prolactin lowering activity (indirectly measured by the nidation test) in rats. For the most active, the potential anti-Parkinson activity was evaluated by observation of the contralateral turning behaviour in 6-OH-DA lesioned rats. The acute toxicity by oral route in mice was also studied.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiparkinson Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Antiparkinson Agents / pharmacology
  • Behavior, Animal / drug effects
  • Ergolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Ergolines / pharmacology
  • Female
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Ergolines