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A novel series of 3-amino-piperidin-2-one-based calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists was invented based upon the discovery of unexpected structure-activity observations. Initial exploration of the structure-activity relationships enabled the generation of a moderately potent lead structure (4). A series of modifications, including ring contraction and inversion of stereocenters, led to surprising improvements in CGRP receptor affinity. These studies identified compound 23, a structurally novel potent, orally bioavailable CGRP receptor antagonist.
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High-throughput screening methods have been used to identify two novel series of inhibitors that disrupt progranulin binding to sortilin. Exploration of structure-activity relationships (SAR) resulted in compounds with sufficient potency and physicochemical properties to enable co-crystallization with sortilin. These co-crystal structures supported observed SAR trends and provided guidance for additional avenues for designing compounds with additional interactions within the binding site.
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Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transporte Vesicular/metabolismo , Progranulinas/metabolismo , Bibliotecas de Moléculas Pequenas/química , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transporte Vesicular/antagonistas & inibidores , Amidas/química , Amidas/metabolismo , Aminoácidos/química , Aminoácidos/metabolismo , Sítios de Ligação , Cristalografia por Raios X , Ensaios de Triagem em Larga Escala , Humanos , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Progranulinas/antagonistas & inibidores , Ligação Proteica , Pirazóis/química , Pirazóis/metabolismo , Bibliotecas de Moléculas Pequenas/metabolismo , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
In our efforts to develop CGRP receptor antagonists as backups to MK-3207, 2, we employed a scaffold hopping approach to identify a series of novel oxazolidinone-based compounds. The development of a structurally diverse, potent (20, cAMP+HS IC50=0.67 nM), and selective compound (hERG IC50=19 µM) with favorable rodent pharmacokinetics (F=100%, t1/2=7h) is described. Key to this development was identification of a 3-substituted spirotetrahydropyran ring that afforded a substantial gain in potency (10 to 35-fold).
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Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Transtornos de Enxaqueca/tratamento farmacológico , Oxazolidinonas/farmacologia , Oxazolidinonas/uso terapêutico , Animais , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Humanos , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Estrutura Molecular , Oxazolidinonas/síntese química , Oxazolidinonas/química , Ratos , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Rational modification of the clinically tested CGRP receptor antagonist MK-3207 (3) afforded an analogue with increased unbound fraction in rat plasma and enhanced aqueous solubility, 2-[(8R)-8-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-8-methyl-10-oxo-6,9-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-9-yl]-N-[(6S)-2'-oxo-1',2',5,7-tetrahydrospiro[cyclopenta[b]pyridine-6,3'-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin]-3-yl]acetamide (MK-8825) (6). Compound 6 maintained similar affinity to 3 at the human and rat CGRP receptors but possessed significantly improved in vivo potency in a rat pharmacodynamic model. The overall profile of 6 indicates it should find utility as a rat tool to investigate effects of CGRP receptor blockade in vivo.
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Analgésicos/síntese química , Analgésicos/farmacologia , Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Transtornos de Enxaqueca/tratamento farmacológico , Piridinas/síntese química , Piridinas/farmacologia , Compostos de Espiro/síntese química , Compostos de Espiro/farmacologia , Administração Oral , Analgésicos/sangue , Animais , Disponibilidade Biológica , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Cães , Humanos , Macaca mulatta , Camundongos , Piridinas/sangue , Ratos , Receptores de Peptídeo Relacionado com o Gene de Calcitonina/metabolismo , Especificidade da Espécie , Compostos de Espiro/sangueRESUMO
In our ongoing efforts to develop CGRP receptor antagonists for the treatment of migraine, we aimed to improve upon telecagepant by targeting a compound with a lower projected clinical dose. Imidazoazepanes were identified as potent caprolactam replacements and SAR of the imidazole yielded the tertiary methyl ether as an optimal substituent for potency and hERG selectivity. Combination with the azabenzoxazinone spiropiperidine ultimately led to preclinical candidate 30 (MK-2918).
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Azepinas/síntese química , Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Imidazóis/síntese química , Imidazóis/farmacologia , Analgésicos não Narcóticos/síntese química , Analgésicos não Narcóticos/química , Analgésicos não Narcóticos/farmacologia , Animais , Azepinas/química , Azepinas/farmacologia , Disponibilidade Biológica , Caprolactama/química , Células Cultivadas , Cães , Humanos , Imidazóis/química , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Macaca mulatta , Transtornos de Enxaqueca/tratamento farmacológico , Estrutura Molecular , Ratos , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
A previously utilized quinoline-for-N-phenylamide replacement strategy was employed against a central amide in a novel class of CGRP receptor antagonists. A unique and unexpected substitution pattern was ultimately required to maintain reasonable affinity for the CGRP receptor, while at the same time predicting acceptable heterocycle positioning for related analogs. Subsequently, specific quinoline and naphthyridine compounds were prepared which supported these structural predictions by displaying CGRP binding affinities in the 0.037-0.15 nM range.
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Amidas/farmacologia , Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Amidas/química , EstereoisomerismoRESUMO
A novel series of potent CGRP receptor antagonists containing a central quinoline ring constraint was identified. The combination of the quinoline constraint with a tricyclic benzimidazolinone left hand fragment produced an analog with picomolar potency (14, CGRP K(i)=23 pM). Further optimization of the tricycle produced a CGRP receptor antagonist that exhibited subnanomolar potency (19, CGRP K(i)=0.52 nM) and displayed a good pharmacokinetic profile in three preclinical species.
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Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Quinolinas/farmacologia , Animais , Disponibilidade Biológica , Cães , Avaliação Pré-Clínica de Medicamentos , Macaca mulatta , Quinolinas/química , Quinolinas/farmacocinética , RatosRESUMO
Several novel spiropiperidine-based CGRP receptor antagonists have been developed that maintain good potency and have reduced potential for metabolism.
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Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Peptídeo Relacionado com Gene de Calcitonina/farmacologia , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/farmacologia , Piperidinas/farmacologia , Compostos de Espiro/farmacologia , Sequência de Aminoácidos , Animais , Peptídeo Relacionado com Gene de Calcitonina/química , Dicroísmo Circular , Clonagem Molecular , Humanos , Dados de Sequência Molecular , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/química , Piperidinas/química , Ligação Proteica , Transdução de Sinais , Compostos de Espiro/química , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
A novel series of annulated tricyclic compounds was synthesized and evaluated as NMDA/NR2B antagonists. Structure-activity development was directed towards in vitro optimization of NR2B activity and selectivity over the hERG K(+) channel. Preferred compounds were subsequently evaluated for selectivity in an alpha(1)-adrenergic receptor binding counter-screen and a cell-based assay of NR2B activity.
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Benzocicloeptenos/síntese química , Neurotransmissores/síntese química , Piridinas/síntese química , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/antagonistas & inibidores , Benzocicloeptenos/química , Benzocicloeptenos/farmacologia , Linhagem Celular , Canais de Potássio Éter-A-Go-Go/metabolismo , Humanos , Neurotransmissores/química , Neurotransmissores/farmacologia , Piridinas/química , Piridinas/farmacologia , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/metabolismo , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
A novel class of CGRP receptor antagonists was rationally designed by modifying a highly potent, but structurally complex, CGRP receptor antagonist. Initial modifications focused on simplified structures, with increased flexibility. Subsequent to the preparation of a less-potent but more flexible lead, classic medicinal chemistry methods were applied to restore high affinity (compound 22, CGRP Ki=0.035 nM) while maintaining structural diversity relative to the lead. Good selectivity against the closely related adrenomedullin-2 receptor was also achieved.
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Acetamidas/química , Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Compostos de Espiro/química , Acetamidas/síntese química , Acetamidas/farmacologia , Animais , Linhagem Celular , Desenho de Fármacos , Humanos , Ratos , Receptores de Peptídeo Relacionado com o Gene de Calcitonina/metabolismo , Compostos de Espiro/síntese química , Compostos de Espiro/farmacologia , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Rational modification of a previously identified spirohydantoin lead structure has identified a series of potent spiroazaoxindole CGRP receptor antagonists. The azaoxindole was found to be a general replacement for the hydantoin that consistently improved in vitro potency. The combination of the indanylspiroazaoxindole and optimized benzimidazolinones led to highly potent antagonists (e.g., 25, CGRP K(i)=40pM). The closely related compound 27 demonstrated good oral bioavailability in dog and rhesus.
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Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Indóis/síntese química , Compostos de Espiro/síntese química , Administração Oral , Animais , Disponibilidade Biológica , Cães , Descoberta de Drogas , Humanos , Indóis/farmacologia , Macaca mulatta , Oxindóis , Compostos de Espiro/farmacologia , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
A series of tricyclic CGRP receptor antagonists was optimized in order to improve oral bioavailability. Attenuation of polar surface area and incorporation of a weakly basic indoline nitrogen led to compound 5, a potent antagonist with good oral bioavailability in three species.
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Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Compostos Heterocíclicos com 3 Anéis/farmacocinética , Compostos de Espiro/farmacocinética , Administração Oral , Animais , Disponibilidade Biológica , Linhagem Celular , Cães , Haplorrinos , Compostos Heterocíclicos com 3 Anéis/administração & dosagem , Compostos Heterocíclicos com 3 Anéis/química , Humanos , Ratos , Receptores de Peptídeo Relacionado com o Gene de Calcitonina/metabolismo , Compostos de Espiro/administração & dosagemRESUMO
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a potent neuropeptide that plays a key role in the pathophysiology of migraine headache. CGRP levels in the cranial circulation are increased during a migraine attack, and CGRP itself has been shown to trigger migraine-like headache. The correlation between CGRP release and migraine headache points to the potential utility of CGRP receptor antagonists as novel therapeutics in the treatment of migraine. Indeed, clinical proof-of-concept in the acute treatment of migraine was demonstrated with an intravenous formulation of the CGRP receptor antagonist BIBN4096BS (olcegepant). Here we report on the pharmacological characterization of the first orally bioavailable CGRP receptor antagonist in clinical development, MK-0974 [N-[(3R,6S)-6-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)azepan-3-yl]-4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxamide]. In vitro, MK-0974 is a potent antagonist of the human (K(i) = 0.77 nM) and rhesus (K(i) = 1.2 nM) CGRP receptors but displays >1500-fold lower affinity for the canine and rat receptors as determined via (125)I-human CGRP competition binding assays. A rhesus pharmacodynamic assay measuring capsaicin-induced changes in forearm dermal blood flow via laser Doppler imaging was utilized to determine the in vivo activity of CGRP receptor antagonism. MK-0974 produced a concentration-dependent inhibition of dermal vasodilation, generated by capsaicin-induced release of endogenous CGRP, with plasma concentrations of 127 and 994 nM required to block 50 and 90% of the blood flow increase, respectively. In conclusion, MK-0974 is a highly potent, selective, and orally bioavailable CGRP receptor antagonist, which may be valuable in the acute treatment of migraine.
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Azepinas/administração & dosagem , Azepinas/química , Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Imidazóis/administração & dosagem , Imidazóis/química , Transtornos de Enxaqueca/tratamento farmacológico , Administração Oral , Animais , Linhagem Celular , Cães , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Feminino , Humanos , Macaca mulatta , Masculino , Transtornos de Enxaqueca/metabolismo , Ligação Proteica/efeitos dos fármacos , Ligação Proteica/fisiologia , Ratos , Receptores de Peptídeo Relacionado com o Gene de Calcitonina/metabolismoRESUMO
In our effort to find potent, orally bioavailable CGRP receptor antagonists for the treatment of migraine, a novel series based on a pyridinone template was investigated. After optimizing the privileged structure and the placement of the attached phenyl ring, systematic SAR was carried out on both the N-alkyl and C-5 aryl substituents. Several analogs with good potency and pharmacokinetic profiles were identified.
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Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Piridonas/farmacologia , Administração Oral , Animais , Disponibilidade Biológica , Meia-Vida , Piridonas/administração & dosagem , Piridonas/química , Piridonas/farmacocinética , Ratos , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Antagonism of the bradykinin B(1) receptor represents a potential treatment for chronic pain and inflammation. Novel antagonists incorporating alpha-hydroxy amides were designed that display low-nanomolar affinity for the human bradykinin B(1) receptor and good bioavailability in the rat and dog. In addition, these functionally active compounds show high passive permeability and low susceptibility to phosphoglycoprotein mediated efflux, predictive of good CNS exposure.
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Amidas/farmacologia , Antagonistas de Receptor B1 da Bradicinina , Amidas/química , Amidas/farmacocinética , Animais , Disponibilidade Biológica , Barreira Hematoencefálica , Inibidores das Enzimas do Citocromo P-450 , Cães , Meia-Vida , Humanos , Ratos , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of migraine. Herein we describe optimization of CGRP receptor antagonists based on an earlier lead structure containing a (3R)-amino-(6S)-phenylcaprolactam core. Replacement of the phenylimidazolinone with an azabenzimidazolone gave stable derivatives with lowered serum shifts. Extensive SAR studies of the C-6 aryl moiety revealed the potency-enhancing effect of the 2,3-difluorophenyl group, and trifluoroethylation of the N-1 amide position resulted in improved oral bioavailabilities, ultimately leading to clinical candidate 38 (MK-0974).
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Azepinas/síntese química , Antagonistas do Receptor do Peptídeo Relacionado ao Gene de Calcitonina , Imidazóis/síntese química , Transtornos de Enxaqueca/tratamento farmacológico , Administração Oral , Animais , Azepinas/farmacocinética , Azepinas/farmacologia , Disponibilidade Biológica , Células CACO-2 , Permeabilidade da Membrana Celular , Cães , Humanos , Imidazóis/farmacocinética , Imidazóis/farmacologia , Macaca mulatta , Ratos , Fluxo Sanguíneo Regional/efeitos dos fármacos , Pele/irrigação sanguínea , Estereoisomerismo , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
The discovery of a novel series of NR2B subtype selective N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) antagonists is reported. Initial optimization of a high-throughput screening lead afforded an aminopyridine derivative 13 with significant NR2B antagonist potency but limited selectivity over hERG-channel and other off-target activities. Further structure-activity studies on the aminoheterocycle moiety and optimization of the carbamate led to the highly potent 2-aminopyrimidine derivative 20j with a significantly improved off-target activity profile and oral bioavailability in multiple species coupled with good brain penetration. Compound 20j demonstrated efficacy in in vivo rodent models of antinociception, allodynia, and Parkinson's disease.
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Analgésicos/síntese química , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Pirimidinas/síntese química , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/antagonistas & inibidores , Administração Oral , Analgésicos/farmacocinética , Analgésicos/farmacologia , Animais , Antiparkinsonianos/síntese química , Antiparkinsonianos/farmacocinética , Antiparkinsonianos/farmacologia , Disponibilidade Biológica , Linhagem Celular , Cães , Feminino , Lobo Frontal/metabolismo , Humanos , Masculino , Medição da Dor , Pirimidinas/farmacocinética , Pirimidinas/farmacologia , Ensaio Radioligante , Ratos , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
The preclinical pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of 4-methylbenzyl (3S, 4R)-3-fluoro-4-[(Pyrimidin-2-ylamino) methyl] piperidine-1-carboxylate (CERC-301), an orally bioavailable selective N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor subunit 2B (GluN2B) antagonist, were characterized to develop a translational approach based on receptor occupancy (RO) to guide CERC-301 dose selection in clinical trials of major depressive disorder. CERC-301 demonstrated high-binding affinity (K i, 8.1 nmol L(-1)) specific to GluN2B with an IC 50 of 3.6 nmol L(-1) and no off-target activity. CERC-301 efficacy was demonstrated in the forced swim test with an efficacy dose (ED 50) of 0.3-0.7 mg kg(-1) (RO, 30-50%); increase in locomotor activity was observed at ED 50 of 2 mg kg(-1), corresponding to an RO of 75%. The predicted 50% RO concentration (Occ50) in humans was 400 nmol L(-1), similar to that predicted for rat, dog, and monkey (300, 200, and 400 nmol L(-1), respectively). Safety pharmacology and neurotoxicity studies raised no specific safety concerns. A first-in-human study in healthy males demonstrated a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile, with T max of ~1 h and t 1/2 of 12-17 h. Based on the preclinical and pharmacodynamic data, doses of ≥8 mg in humans are hypothesized to have an acceptable safety profile and result in clinically relevant peak plasma exposure.
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Two classes of 5-substituted benzimidazoles were identified as potent antagonists of the NR2B subtype of the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Selected compounds show very good selectivity versus the NR2A, NR2C, and NR2D subtypes of the NMDA receptor as well as versus hERG-channel activity and alpha(1)-adrenergic binding. Benzimidazole 37a shows excellent activity in the carrageenan-induced mechanical hyperalgesia assay in rats as well as good pharmacokinetic behavior in dogs.
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Analgésicos/síntese química , Benzimidazóis/síntese química , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/antagonistas & inibidores , Analgésicos/farmacocinética , Analgésicos/farmacologia , Animais , Benzimidazóis/farmacocinética , Benzimidazóis/farmacologia , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Cálcio/metabolismo , Carragenina , Linhagem Celular , Cães , Feminino , Humanos , Hiperalgesia/sangue , Hiperalgesia/induzido quimicamente , Hiperalgesia/tratamento farmacológico , Técnicas In Vitro , Masculino , Técnicas de Patch-Clamp , Ratos , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/fisiologia , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Rational modification of the potent calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist MK-3207 led to a series of analogues with enhanced CNS penetrance and a convenient chemical handle for introduction of a radiolabel. A number of (11)C-tracers were synthesized and evaluated in vivo, leading to the identification of [(11)C]8 ([(11)C]MK-4232), the first positron emission tomography tracer for the CGRP receptor.