Phenolic Esters of O-Desmethylvenlafaxine with Improved Oral Bioavailability and Brain Uptake

O-Desmethylvenlafaxine (desvenlafaxine, ODV) is a recently approved antidepressant which in some clinical studies failed to meet a satisfactory end-point. The aim of this study was to prepare a series of phenolic esters of ODV and evaluate their potential as ODV prodrugs with improved brain uptake....

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Main Authors: Yang Zhang, Yan Yang, Sen Zhao, Zhichao Yang, Hong Yang, J. Paul Fawcett, Youxin Li, Jingkai Gu, Tiemin Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/12/14920