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We herein report the discovery, synthesis, and evolution of a series of indazoles and azaindazoles as CNS-penetrant IRAK4 inhibitors. Described is the use of structure-based and property-based drug design strategically leveraged to guide the property profile of a key series into a favorable property space while maintaining potency and selectivity. Our rationale that led toward functionalities with potency improvements, CNS-penetration, solubility, and favorable drug-like properties is portrayed. In vivo evaluation of an advanced analogue showed significant, dose-dependent modulation of inflammatory cytokines in a mouse model. In pursuit of incorporating a highly engineered bridged ether that was crucial to metabolic stability in this series, significant synthetic challenges were overcome to enable the preparation of the analogues.
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Interleukin receptor associated kinase 4 (IRAK4) plays an important role in innate immune signaling through Toll-like and interleukin-1 receptors and represents an attractive target for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer. We previously reported the development of a potent, selective, and brain-penetrant imidazopyrimidine series of IRAK4 inhibitors. However, lead molecule BIO-7488 (1) suffered from low solubility which led to variable PK, compound accumulation, and poor in vivo tolerability. Herein, we describe the discovery of a series of pyridone analogs with improved solubility which are highly potent, selective and demonstrate desirable PK profiles including good oral bioavailability and excellent brain penetration. BIO-8169 (2) reduced the in vivo production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, was well tolerated in safety studies in rodents and dog at margins well above the predicted efficacious exposure and showed promising results in a mouse model for multiple sclerosis.
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Encéfalo , Quinasas Asociadas a Receptores de Interleucina-1 , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas , Animales , Perros , Masculino , Ratones , Ratas , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Encéfalo/efectos de los fármacos , Descubrimiento de Drogas , Encefalomielitis Autoinmune Experimental/tratamiento farmacológico , Quinasas Asociadas a Receptores de Interleucina-1/antagonistas & inhibidores , Quinasas Asociadas a Receptores de Interleucina-1/metabolismo , Enfermedades Neuroinflamatorias/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades Neuroinflamatorias/metabolismo , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/farmacología , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/farmacocinética , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/uso terapéutico , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/química , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/síntesis química , Pirimidinas/farmacología , Pirimidinas/química , Pirimidinas/farmacocinética , Pirimidinas/síntesis química , Pirimidinas/uso terapéutico , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
Interleukin receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4) is a key node of signaling within the innate immune system that regulates the production of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. The presence of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) after tissue damage such as stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) initiates signaling through the IRAK4 pathway that can lead to a feed-forward inflammatory loop that can ultimately hinder patient recovery. Herein, we describe the first potent, selective, and CNS-penetrant IRAK4 inhibitors for the treatment of neuroinflammation. Lead compounds from the series were evaluated in CNS PK/PD models of inflammation, as well as a mouse model of ischemic stroke. The SAR optimization detailed within culminates in the discovery of BIO-7488, a highly selective and potent IRAK4 inhibitor that is CNS penetrant and has excellent ADME properties.