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A series of 3-arylquinolones was prepared and evaluated for their ability t
o act as gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists. A variety of su
bstitution patterns of the 3-aryl substituent are described. The 3,4,5-trim
ethylphenyl substituent (23h) was found to he optimal. (C) 2000 Elsevier Sc
ience Ltd. All rights reserved.