Structure-Function Analysis of the Benzyloxy Moiety of the Delta-Opioid Receptor Positive Modulator BMS-986187: Identification of a Derivative with High Selectivity for the Delta-Opioid Receptor over the Mu-Opioid Receptor In Vitro and In Vivo.
A structure-activity study of the benzyloxy moiety of BMS-986187 is reported to improve selectivity for DOR over MOR, while retaining DOR-PAM potency.