In an effort to find a potent xanthine oxidoreductase (XO) inhibitor, we discovered the best compd. I. Here, we describe the following: (1) the design, synthesis, and structure-activity relationship of a series of 3-phenyl-5-pyridyl-1,2,4-triazole derivs. by in vitro studies of XO inhibitory activity in bovine milk and in vivo studies of serum uric acid (UA) reductive activity in rats, (2) a drug interaction study by a cytochrome P 450 3A4 (CYP3A4) assay, and (3) a pharmacokinetic (PK) study.
(2009), 19(1), 184-187