Alpha 4 beta 7 integrin modulators and uses thereof
A novel small molecule inhibitor targeting alpha 4 beta 7 integrin, represented by Formula (I), addresses the limitations of current IBD treatments by providing oral bioavailability and reduced side effects, achieving effective anti-inflammatory outcomes for UC and CD.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2024/055478
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-11-15
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-22
AI Technical Summary
Current treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are limited by the need for parenteral administration and are associated with significant side effects due to the long half-life of existing therapies such as ENTYVIO (vedolizumab).
Development of a compound represented by Formula (I), which is a small molecule inhibitor selective for alpha 4 beta 7 integrin, designed to be orally bioavailable and reduce side effects by mimicking the anti-inflammatory actions of ENTYVIO with high selectivity over alpha 4 beta 1 integrin.
The compound achieves significant anti-inflammatory effects and reduces symptoms of IBD with improved bioavailability and reduced side effects compared to existing therapies, offering a more convenient oral administration route.