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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Discovery of potent sulfonamide P4-capped ketoamide second generation inhibitors of hepatitis C virus NS3 serine protease with favorable pharmacokinetic profiles in preclinical species

Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, usually producing swelling and, in many cases, permanent damage to liver tissues. Viral hepatitis C (HCV), a small (+)-RNA virus, infects chronically 3% of the world's population. Boceprevir, SCH 503034, (1) our first generation HCV inhibitor, has already established proof-of- concept and is currently in late stage (phase III) clinical trials. In view of the positive data from our first generation compound, further work aimed at optimizing its overall profile was undertaken. Herein, we report that extension of our earlier inhibitor to the P4 pocket by introducing a new sulfonamide moiety and optimization of the P1/P1′ capping led to the discovery of a novel series of inhibitors of the HCV NS3 serine protease. Optimization of the P1 residue significantly improved potency and selectivity. The combination of optimal moieties led to the discovery of compound 47 which, in addition to being a potent inhibitor of HCV subgenomic RNA replication, was also found to have good PK profile in rat, dog and monkey.

Discovery of narlaprevir (SCH 900518): A potent, second generation HCV NS3 serine protease inhibitor

Boceprevir (SCH 503034), 1, a novel HCV NS3 serine protease inhibitor discovered in our laboratories, is currently undergoing phase III clinical trials. Detailed investigations toward a second generation protease inhibitor culminated in the discovery of narlaprevir (SCH 900518), 37, with improved potency (～10-fold over 1), pharmacokinetic profile and physicochemical characteristics, currently in phase II human trials. Exploration of synthetic sequence for preparation of 37 resulted in a route that required no silica gel purification for the entire synthesis.

COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT PROTEASE CATHEPSIN S AND HCV REPLICATION

The present invention is directed to compounds that have the dual property of acting as cathepsin S inhibitors and of inhibiting HCV replication. Such compounds are therefore useful in treating disease states that include hepatitis C, Alzheimer's disease,

HCV INHIBITORS

The present invention is directed to compounds that are antiviral agents. Specifically, the compounds of the present invention inhibit replication of HCV and are therefore useful in treating hepatitis C infections. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treatment using the same

Pharmaceutical formulations containing at least one compound of Formulae I-XXVI herein and at least one surfactant. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and excipients may also be included in the formulations. The formulations of the present invention are suited for use in single unit dosages.

HCV INHIBITORS

The present invention is directed to compounds that are antiviral agents. Specifically the compounds of the present invention inhibit replication of HCV and are therefore useful in treating hepatitis C infections. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Liver/plasma concentration ratio for dosing hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor

Compositions and therapeutic combinations are provided including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formulae I to XXVI as defined herein as well as methods of treatment, prevention or amelioration of one or more symptoms of hepatitis C, treating disorders associated with HCV virus, modulating activity of HCV protease, in which liver to plasma concentration ratio of the compound ranges from about 2:1 to about 10:1.

Controlled-release formulation

Controlled-release dosage formulations including at least one compound of Formulae I to XXVI herein and a controlled-release carrier and methods of treatment using the same are provided.

Methods of treating hepatitis C virus

Compositions and therapeutic combinations are provided including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formulae I to XXVI as defined herein as well as methods of treatment, prevention or amelioration of one or more symptoms of hepatitis C, treating disorders associated with HCV virus, modulating activity of HCV protease, or inhibiting cathepsin activity in a subject using the same, in which the mean volume of distribution/bioavailability (Vd/F) of the compound as measured in the plasma of the subject is greater than about 1000 L.

Administration of HCV protease inhibitors in combination with food to improve bioavailability

Methods of treating, preventing or ameliorating one or more symptoms of hepatitis C in a subject comprising the step of administering at least one HCV protease inhibitor in combination with food are provided. Also provided are methods of increasing bioavailability of an HCV protease inhibitor and methods of increasing serum levels of an HCV protease inhibitor in a subject. All methods comprise adminstering at least one HCV protease inhibitor in combination with food, the at least one HCV protease inhibitor selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formulae I-XXVI, described herein. Administration of compounds of the present invention in combination with food provides improved bioavailability and increased peak serum levels of the compounds as compared to administration without food.