A quantitative in vivo mouse model used to assay inhibitors of tumor-induced angiogenesis.

An in vivo model of tumor-induced angiogenesis was used to monitor two known inhibitors of angiogenesis, protamine sulfate and the steroid tetrahydro S. Tumor cells entrapped in alginate beads were injected s.c. into mice. Blood vessel induction was measured by two quantitative methods: measurement of hemoglobin at the alginate pellet site, and pooling of radiolabeled RBC to the alginate pellet site. The two methods gave parallel results. Tetrahydro S with or without heparin inhibited blood vessel growth by 50%, and protamine sulfate inhibited blood vessel growth by 85%. These results were supported by gross morphology and histological analysis of the alginate pellet site.

17-Heteroaroyl esters of corticosteroids. 2. 11 beta-Hydroxy series.

The preparation and topical antiinflammatory potencies of a series of 17-furoyl and -thenoyl esters of 9 alpha-fluoro-11 beta-hydroxy-16 methyl and 9 alpha-chloro-11 beta-hydroxy-16-methyl corticosteroids are described. The 17 alpha-esters were introduced to the 9 alpha-fluoro 11-ketones or to the appropriate delta 9(11) compounds by direct acylation with the appropriate heteroaryl carbonyl chloride in the presence of 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine. Functionalization of the C ring was completed by standard methods. The most extensively studied heterocyclic acyl group was 2-furoyl, but 3-furoyl and 2- and 3-thenoyl derivatives were also investigated. Antiinflammatory potencies were measured in mice by a 5-day modification of the Tonelli croton oil ear assay. The most potent topical antiinflammatory agents were 1e, dexamethasone 17-(2'-furoate) 21-propionate, and 2c, the 21-chloro 17-(2'-furoate) in the 9 alpha-chloro series, both being 6 times as potent as betamethasone 17-valerate. Several other 9 alpha-chloro-11 beta-hydroxy-17-heteroaryl carboxylates (2a, 2b, 2d, and 2g) were at least 4 times as potent as betamethasone 17-valerate. Evaluation of 2c in the clinic confirmed that the compound is a potent topical antiinflammatory agent in humans.

Synthesis and structure-activity studies of corticosteroid 17-heterocyclic aromatic esters. 1. 9 alpha, 11 beta-dichloro series.

The preparation and topical antiinflammatory potencies of a series of 9 alpha, 11 beta-dichloro-16-methyl corticosteroid 17-heteroaryl carboxylates are described. The 17-acyl group was introduced to the 9 alpha, 11 beta-dichloro 21-acetate by direct acylation with the appropriate heteroaryl carbonyl chloride in the presence of 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine. Alternatively, the 21-functionalized 17-hydroxy delta 9(11) compound was acylated at 17, followed by C-ring chlorination. The most extensively studied heterocyclic acyl functionality was the 2-furoyl, but the 3-furoyl, and 2- and 3-thenoyl derivatives were also investigated. Antiinflammatory potencies were measured in mice by a 5-day modification of the Tonelli croton oil ear assay. The most potent topical antiinflammatory compounds were 17-heteroaryl esters in the 16 alpha-methyl series where the 21-substituent was chloro or fluoro. Thus 2p [21-chloro 17-(2'-furoate)] was 8 times as potent as betamethasone valerate, while 2s [21-fluoro 17-(2'-furoate)], 2r [21-chloro 17-(2'-theonate)], and 2v [6 alpha-fluoro 21-chloro 17-(2'-furoate)] were 3 times as potent as betamethasone valerate.

Structure-activity relationships of a series of novel topical corticosteroids.

The effect of various heteroaroyl groups in the 17-position of topical corticosteroids has been studied. The corticosteroids esterified at C17 were of 9 alpha,11 beta-dichloro, 9 alpha-chloro 11 beta-hydroxy and 9 alpha-fluoro 11 beta-hydroxy series. Among the 17-acyl groups 2'-furoates were most extensively investigated, although 2'-thenoates, 3'-thenoates and 3'-furoates were also examined. Many of these esters exhibited enhanced topical anti-inflammatory potencies. The most potent compounds investigated were the 21-chloro 17(2'-furoates) either in the 9 alpha,11 beta-dichloro, or in the 9 alpha-chloro 11 beta-hydroxy series. These compounds were at least 6 times as potent as betamethasone 17-valerate. Among 16-substituents studied 16 alpha-methyl compounds had the highest potency. Topical anti-inflammatory potencies were determined by using a 5-day modification of the croton oil ear assay in mice. The more potent compounds were also evaluated in the P. ovale induced chronic psoriaform lesion in the guinea-pig.

N-substituted 11-(4-piperidylene)-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo-[5,6]cyclohepta [1,2-b]pyridines. Antihistamines with no sedating liability.

Conversion of the basic tertiary amino function of the potent antihistamine, azatadine (Optimine), to neutral carbamate function results in compounds which retain significant antihistamine activity with little or no CNS effects. In guinea pigs the N-ethoxycarbonyl derivative 4 had the same antihistamine potency as terfenadine, a clinically used non-sedating antihistamine. In mice, 4 was a potent antihistamine while lacking CNS effects. The 8-chloro-N-ethoxycarbonyl 5 (loratadine, Sch 29851) was the most potent antihistamine in the series, had no CNS side effects, and was selected for clinical evaluation.

Preparation and progestational activity of 6-cyano-16-methylene-17 -hydroxy-4,6-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17-acetate and related compounds.

PIP: The synthesis of of 6-formyl-6-dehydro-16-methylene-17alpha-acetoxyprogesterone (3) and of 6-cyano-6-dehydro-16-methylene-17alpha-acetoxyprogesterone (4) is reported. The preparation of (3) was carried out by converting 3-ethoxy-16-methylene-17alpha-YDROXY-3,5PREGNADIEN-20-ONE 17-acetate (5) by the Vilsmeier reaction to 3-ethoxy-6-formyl-16-methylene-17alpha-hydroxy-3,5-pregnadien-20-one 17-acetate (6). On treatment with dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ) in 95% aqueous acetone (6) afforded the desired (3) in 45% yield. The 6-cyano derivative (4) was prepared by reacting (6) with hydroxylamine to give 3-ethoxy-6-oximinomethyl-16-methylene-17alpha-hydroxy-3, 5-pregnadien-20-one 17-acetate; this compound on treatment with DDQ in 95% aqueous acetone gave 6-oximinomethyl-16-methylene-17alpha-hydroxy-4, 6-pregnadien-3,20-dione 17-acetate (9) in 68% yield. Reaction of (9) with phosphorus oxychloride in pyridine afforded the desired 6-cyano dienone (4) in 70% yield. Progestational activity of (3) was the same as that of progesterone, while that of (4) was 5.8 as great.^ieng