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Macrocyclic modulators of the ghrelin receptor

a ghrelin receptor and macrocyclic technology, applied in the field of macrocyclic compounds, can solve the problems of increasing ghrelin levels, lack of efficacy, and disappointing agents

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-28
OCERA THERAPEUTICS INC
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides new compositions (compounds) that can be used to improve digestion, prevent stomach issues like heartburn, reduce inflammatory bowel disease symptoms, and even help fight cancer. These compounds work by interacting with specific proteins called GHS-R1a receptors which are found throughout the body including the brain, kidneys, lungs, etc. By controlling these interactions, researchers hope to develop better ways to manage healthcare needs related to these conditions.

Problems solved by technology

This patent discusses various research related to certain types of proteins called growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHPs) which may play a role in promoting healthy digestion and preventing issues like constipation. While there have been some success in finding new ways to activate the receptors responsible for GH production, it's important to note that none of the existing methods involve directly targeting the same specific receptors involved in the regulating actions of food intake and motility. Instead, the compounds discussed here show promise to offer improved therapy for conditions involving weight loss by acting through different mechanisms than current drugs available.

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Synthesis of Tethers

[0416]A. Standard Procedure for the Synthesis of Tether T9[0417]Step T9-1: To a solution of 2-iodophenol (T9-0, 200 g, 0.91 mol, 1.0 eq) in DMF (DriSolv®, 560 mL) is added sodium hydride 60% in mineral oil (3.64 g, 0.091 mol. 0.1 eq) by portions (hydrogen is seen to evolve). The reaction is heated for 1 h at 100° C. under nitrogen, then ethylene carbonate is added and the reaction mixture heated O / N at 100° C. The reaction is monitored by TLC (conditions: 25 / 75 EtOAc / hex; Rf: 0.15, detection: UV, CMA). The reaction mixture is allowed to cool, then the solvent evaporated under reduced pressure. The residual oil is diluted in Et2O (1.5 L), then washed sequentially with 1 N sodium hydroxide (3×) and brine (2×), dried with MgSO4, filtered and the filtrate evaporated under reduced pressure. The crude product is distilled under vacuum (200 μm Hg) at 110-115° C. to provide T9-1.[0418]Step T9-2: A solution of T9-1 (45.1 g, 0.171 mol, 1.0 eq) and Ddz-propargylamine (synth...

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Synthesis of Representative Macrocyclic Compounds

[0508]The following are provided as representative examples for the macrocyclic compounds of the invention. For solid phase methods, all yields are reported starting from 300-325 mg of PS-aminomethyl resin (loading 2.0 mmol / g) unless otherwise noted. Attachment of the first building block, BB3, varies from 100% to 55% for the more difficult residues, typically sterically crowded structures such as Ile or Val. The remaining couplings for BB2 and BB1 proceed in an average yield of 80-90%. Attachment of the tether using the Mitsunobu reaction yields from 50-90% of the desired linear precursor. The macrocyclization itself proceeds in an average yield of 20-50%. Minimal loss of yield occurs in post-cyclization processing.

[0509]All the retention time values presented herein are based on the UV portion of the HPLC data. In the HPLC procedure, ELSD and CLND data (not listed) were also procured to further assess purity of the final products, a...

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Alternative Synthetic Strategies

[0545]Alternative synthetic strategies amenable to larger scale synthesis of compounds of the present invention are discussed below.

A. Method LS1 for Representative Large Scale Synthesis of Compounds of the Invention

Step LS1-A: Synthesis of LS1-8

[0546]To alcohol Cbz-T33a (2.4 g, 7.0 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) were added NBS (1.5 g, 8.4 mmol, 1.2 eq) and PPh3 (2.2 g, 8.4 mmol, 1.2 eq). The mixture was stirred at room temperature O / N and a saturated aqueous NH4Cl solution was added. The aqueous phase was extracted with CH2Cl2 (2×) and the combined organic phases were extracted with a saturated aqueous NH4Cl solution to remove succinimide byproduct. The organic phase was dried over MgSO4 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (20% AcOEt, 80% hexanes) to give bromide LS1-8a as a yellow oil (2.6 g, 91%).

[0547]TLC (30% AcOEt, 70% hexanes); Rf=0.56; detection: UV and CMA

[0548]1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.37-7.2...

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Abstract

The present invention provides novel conformationally-defined macrocyclic compounds that have been demonstrated to be selective modulators of the ghrelin receptor (growth hormone secretagogue receptor, GHS-R1a and subtypes, isoforms and variants thereof). Methods of synthesizing the novel compounds are also described herein. These compounds are useful as agonists of the ghrelin receptor and as medicaments for treatment and prevention of a range of medical conditions including, but not limited to, metabolic and/or endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, obesity and obesity-associated disorders, central nervous system disorders, genetic disorders, hyperproliferative disorders and inflammatory disorders.

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