Download PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... The optimization of a series of nonsteroidal glucocorticoid modulators is reported. Potent selective GR ligands that have improved metabolic stability were discovered typified by the subnanomolar acid 12 (GR binding IC 50 = 0.6 nM). ... The synthesis and biochemical profile of the potent ...