Table 2

IC50 values and lipophilicities of the 4-substituted 7-methoxy coumarins

CompoundIC50 ValueΣf
μM
MAMC132  ± 190.392
MMAMC90  ± 90.642
EMAMC26  ± 31.161
PMAMC2.0  ± 0.11.680
BMAMC0.51  ± 0.032.199
DiMMAMC171  ± 161.106
MMPyrC138  ± 23N.D.

The IC50 measurements were performed with CYP2D6 expressed in human lymphoblasts, and dextromethorphan as reference compound. Values are the mean ± S.D. (n = 3). Lipophilicities (Σf) were calculated according to the hydrophobic fragmental constant approach by Rekker and Mannhold (1992). Because the fragmental constant of the pyridine structure was not available, the lipophilicity of MMPyrC could not be determined.

  • N.D., not determined.