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To review the physicochemical properties and structural motifs that influence drug permeability across the blood-brain barrier and determine exposure in the central nervous system.

December 1, 2006Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Structure−Brain Exposure Relationships

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SHStephen A. HitchcockAmgen (United States)LPLewis D. PenningtonMystic Seaport

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Perspective review reveals structural determinants of blood-brain barrier permeability in rodent models, highlighting optimization strategies for central nervous system therapies.

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To review the physicochemical properties and structural motifs that influence drug permeability across the blood-brain barrier and determine exposure in the central nervous system.
Synthesized medicinal chemistry and pharmacokinetic findings across central nervous system drug discovery programs.
Evaluated molecular properties and transport mechanisms affecting compound distribution in rodent models and pharmaceutical assays.
Identified critical structural factors—including molecular weight, lipophilicity, hydrogen bonding capacity, and charge—that govern passive membrane diffusion and active efflux transport.
Demonstrated how medicinal chemists can balance structural features to either maximize therapeutic brain penetration or restrict exposure to minimize neurotoxicity.

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Hitchcock et al. (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd74a89d112951045d05f4 https://doi.org/10.1021/jm060642i

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Perspective review reveals structural determinants of blood-brain barrier permeability in rodent models, highlighting optimization strategies for central nervous system therapies.

Structure−Brain Exposure Relationships

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