A series of quinazolines has been prepared and evaluated for its abili
ty to inhibit cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase type 3, type 4A, 4B and 4D.
The most potent inhibitors showed IC50 values in the nanomolar range
far type 3 and type 4 isoforms and bind with high affinity to the [H-3
]rolipram binding site. These quinazolines represent a new family of p
otent mixed PDE 3 / 4 inhibitors and are expected to have a therapeuti
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