CVN424 is an orally active and selective GPR6 inverse agonist with a EC50 of 9.4 nM and an EC50 of 38 nM. CVN424 is brain-penetrant and has the potential for Parkinson disease research[1][2].
CVN424 (Compound 6i) has 265 fold and 68 fold selectivities over GPR3 and GPR12[1].
[1]. Huikai Sun, et al. First-Time Disclosure of CVN424, a Potent and Selective GPR6 Inverse Agonist for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: Discovery, Pharmacological Validation, and Identification of a Clinical Candidate. J Med Chem. 2021 Apr 16.
[2]. Nicola L Brice, et al. Development of CVN424: A Selective and Novel GPR6 Inverse Agonist Effective in Models of Parkinson Disease. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2021 Jun;377(3):407-416.