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This letter describes synthesis and evaluation of two series of dual mGlu/mGlu positive allosteric modulators with moderate mGlu potency and robust mGlu potency in thallium flux assays. These compounds were profiled their ability to modulate mGlu-mediated signaling in central neurons by co-application of a selective mGlu NAM to isolate mGlu-selective effects. Using acute mouse brain slices from the prefrontal cortex, potentiation of group II mGlu receptor agonist Ca signaling in PFC pyramidal cells with either the dual mGlu/mGlu PAM 16e or 23d demonstrated effects mediated selectively via mGlu.

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