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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Discovery of dual inducible/neuronal nitric oxide synthase (iNOS/nNOS) inhibitor development candidate 4-((2-cyclobutyl-1 H-imidazo[4,5- b ]pyrazin-1-yl)methyl)-7,8-difluoroquinolin-2(1 H)-one (KD7332) Part 2: Identification of a novel, potent, and selective series of benzimidazole- quinolinone iNOS/nNOS dimerization inhibitors that are orally active in pain models

Three isoforms of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), dimeric enzymes that catalyze the formation of nitric oxide (NO) from arginine, have been identified. Inappropriate or excessive NO produced by iNOS and/or nNOS is associated with inflammatory and neuropathic pain. Previously, we described the identification of a series of amide-quinolinone iNOS dimerization inhibitors that although potent, suffered from high clearance and limited exposure in vivo. By conformationally restricting the amide of this progenitor series, we describe the identification of a novel series of benzimidazole-quinolinone dual iNOS/nNOS inhibitors with low clearance and sustained exposure in vivo. Compounds were triaged utilizing an LPS challenge assay coupled with mouse and rhesus pharmacokinetics and led to the identification of 4,7-imidazopyrazine 42 as the lead compound. 42 (KD7332) (J. Med. Chem. 2009, 52, 3047 -3062) was confirmed as an iNOS dimerization inhibitor and was efficacious in the mouse formalin model of nociception and Chung model of neuropathic pain, without showing tolerance after repeat dosing. Further 42 did not affect motor coordination up to doses of 1000 mg/kg, demonstrating a wide therapeutic margin.

Discovery of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) inhibitor development candidate KD7332, part 1: Identification of a novel, potent, and selective series of quinolinone iNOS dimerization inhibitors that are orally active in rodent pain models

There are three isoforms of dimeric nitric oxide synthases (NOS) that convert arginine to citrulline and nitric oxide. Inducible NOS is implicated in numerous inflammatory diseases and, more recently, in neuropathic pain states. The majority of existing NOS inhibitors are either based on the structure of arginine or are substrate competitive. We describe the identification from an ultra high-throughput screen of a novel series of quinolinone small molecule, nonarginine iNOS dimerization inhibitors. SAR studies on the screening hit, coupled with an in vivo lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge assay measuring plasma nitrates and drug levels, rapidly led to the identification of compounds 12 and 42 - potent inhibitors of the human and mouse iNOS enzyme that were highly selective over endothelial NOS (eNOS). Following oral dosing, compounds 12 and 42 gave a statistical reduction in pain behaviors in the mouse formalin model, while 12 also statistically reduced neuropathic pain behaviors in the chronic constriction injury (Bennett) model.

QUINOLONES USEFUL AS INDUCIBLE NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITORS

The present invention relates to novel quinolones of Formula I that inhibit inducible NOS synthase together with methods of synthesizing and using the compounds including methods for inhibiting or modulating nitric oxide synthesis and/or lowering nitric oxide levels in a patient by administering the compounds for the treatment of disease.