Investigation of (E)-3-[4-(2-Oxo-3-Aryl-Chromen-4-Yl)Oxyphenyl]Acrylic Acids as Oral Selective Estrogen Receptor Down-Regulators.
Degorce, S.L., Bailey, A., Callis, R., De Savi, C., Ducray, R., Lamont, G., Macfaul, P., Maudet, M., Martin, S., Morgentin, R., Norman, R.A., Peru, A., Pink, J.H., Ple, P.A., Roberts, B., Scott, J.S.(2015) J Med Chem 58: 3522
- PubMed: 25790336 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.5b00066
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
5AK2 - PubMed Abstract: 
A novel estrogen receptor down-regulator, 7-hydroxycoumarin (5, SS5020), has been reported with antitumor effects against chemically induced mammary tumors. Here, we report on our own investigation of 7-hydroxycoumarins as potential selective estrogen receptor down-regulators, which led us to the discovery of potent down-regulating antagonists, such as 33. Subsequent optimization and removal of the 7-hydroxy group led to coumarin 59, which had increased potency and improved rat bioavailability relative to SS5020.
Organizational Affiliation: 
†Oncology Innovative Medicines Unit, AstraZeneca, Mereside, Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TG, United Kingdom.