β3-AR agonist 1 (compound 15) is a highly potent, selective, and orally available β3-adrenergic receptor (β3-AR) agonist (EC50=18 nM), being inactive to β1-, β2-, and α1A-AR (β1/β3, β2/β3, and α1A/β3>556-fold)[1].
EC50: 18 nM (β3-AR)[1]
β3-AR agonist 1 (compound 15) shows dose-dependent β3-AR-mediated responses in marmoset urinary bladder smooth muscle, has a desirable metabolic stability and pharmacokinetic profile (Cmax and AUC), and do not obviously affect heart rate or mean blood pressure when administered intravenously (3 mg/kg) to anesthetized rats[1].
