Stephen P. Watson

ORCID: 0000-0003-1451-964X
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Research Areas
  • Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
  • Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology
  • Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
  • Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
  • Cellular transport and secretion
  • Biochemical effects in animals
  • Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
  • Synthesis and Catalytic Reactions
  • Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism
  • Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Nuclear Receptors and Signaling
  • Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
  • Estrogen and related hormone effects
  • Synthesis and Reactivity of Sulfur-Containing Compounds
  • Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
  • Spaceflight effects on biology
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Organic Chemistry Cycloaddition Reactions
  • Chemical Reaction Mechanisms
  • S100 Proteins and Annexins
  • Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
  • Axial and Atropisomeric Chirality Synthesis
  • Tryptophan and brain disorders

Biocon (India)
2023

Heptares Therapeutics (United Kingdom)
2022-2023

Syngene International (India)
2023

Lundbeck (Denmark)
2013-2015

GlaxoSmithKline (United Kingdom)
2010-2012

University of Hertfordshire
1995-1996

Episodic memory deficits are a core feature of neurodegenerative disorders. Muscarinic M(1) receptors play critical role in modulating learning and highly expressed the hippocampus. We examined effect GSK1034702, potent receptor allosteric agonist, on cognitive function, particular episodic memory, healthy smokers using nicotine abstinence model dysfunction. The study utilized randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over design which 20 male abstained were tested following single...

10.1017/s1461145712000752 article EN The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 2012-08-29

HTL0041178 (1), a potent GPR52 agonist with promising pharmacokinetic profile and exhibiting oral activity in preclinical models, has been identified. This molecule was the outcome of judicious molecular property-based optimization approach, focusing on balancing potency against metabolic stability, solubility, permeability, P-gp efflux.

10.1021/acsmedchemlett.3c00052 article EN ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters 2023-03-14

We describe an efficient and general strategy for the synthesis of dimethyl acetal functionalised steroidal hydrazides based on cholic acid skeleton with aim using these compounds as building blocks dynamic combinatorial chemistry. Deprotection protected TFA leads to formation libraries containing macrocyclic N-acyl hydrazone oligomers. The isolation several these, their characterisation NMR is described. effects equilibrium library distribution by varying substituents at C-7 C-12, extending...

10.1039/b917145b article EN Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry 2010-01-01

A series of macrocyclic calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists identified using structure-based design principles, exemplified by HTL0028016 (1) and HTL0028125 (2), is described. Structural characterization X-ray crystallography the interaction two macrocycle with CGRP ectodomain described, along structure–activity relationships associated point changes to antagonists. The identification non-peptidic/natural product-derived, ligands for a G protein coupled (GPCR) noteworthy.

10.1021/acschemneuro.1c00696 article EN ACS Chemical Neuroscience 2022-03-04

Variable temperature 13C NMR investigations reveal that the N-acyl oxaziridine system can exhibit two independent stereodynamic processes: nitrogen inversion becomes slow on timescale at ca.–20 °C (ΔG‡ 10.9–11.9 kcal mol–1) and ca.–60 rotation about N–C(O) bond also 10.2 mol–1).

10.1039/c39920001078 article EN Journal of the Chemical Society Chemical Communications 1992-01-01

X-ray crystal structure determinations are reported for 2-diphenylphosphinoyl-3,3-dimethyl- and 3-ethyl-3-methyloxaziridines, 2a 2b, prepared from acetone butanone via the oximes. The P–N bond lengths, 1.722(3) 1.702(5)Å, conformation about this bond, consistent with an n–σ*π-bonding interaction. Steric interactions appear to influence angles at pyramidal nitrogen. Oxaziridine 2b is a mixture of cis trans isomers (ratio ca. 1 : 3) in solution. 1H, 13C 31P NMR spectra discussed. barriers...

10.1039/p29910001281 article EN Journal of the Chemical Society. Perkin transactions II 1991-01-01

The diastereomeric macrocyclic calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists HTL0029881 (3) and HTL0029882 (4), in which the stereochemistry of a spiro center is reversed, surprisingly demonstrate comparable potency. X-ray crystallographic characterization demonstrates that 3 binds to CGRP receptor precedented manner but 4 an unprecedented, unexpected, radically different manner. observation this phenomenon noteworthy may open novel avenues for antagonist design.

10.1021/acsmedchemlett.2c00400 article EN ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters 2022-10-19

Abstract The title antagonist (I) shows excellent bioavailability in rats and demonstrates brain exposure.

10.1002/chin.201115205 article EN ChemInform 2011-03-17

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10.1002/chin.199612163 article EN ChemInform 1996-03-19
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