Androgen Receptor Modulator Compounds Specificity Efficacy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compounds and methods for modulating androgen receptor activity are limited in their ability to effectively treat a wide range of conditions related to muscle strength, bone density, and hormonal imbalances, with existing selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) having limitations in specificity and efficacy.
Innovation Solution
Development of novel compounds with specific structures, such as those represented by Formulas I, II, III, IV, V, and VI, which selectively bind to androgen receptors, acting as agonists, antagonists, or partial agonists to modulate receptor activity, and their use in pharmaceutical compositions for various therapeutic applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are used, then androgen receptor activity can be modulated, but specificity and efficacy are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by systematically modifying chemical structure parameters of SARM compounds. Multiple formula variants (I-VI) are presented with different substituent groups (R1-R26) including halogens, alkyl groups, heteroalkyl groups, and functional groups at various positions. This structural parameter optimization enables enhanced receptor specificity while maintaining or improving therapeutic efficacy across different conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite material principles by creating complex molecular structures that combine multiple functional groups and structural elements within single SARM compounds. The compounds integrate aromatic rings, heterocyclic groups, alkyl chains, and various functional moieties (carbonyl, hydroxyl, amino groups) to achieve both high specificity for androgen receptors and broad efficacy for treating muscle loss, bone density issues, and hormonal imbalances.
2Reliability
If compounds with higher specificity for androgen receptors are developed, then efficacy may improve, but compound complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the complex SARM molecule into distinct functional segments or domains. Each formula (I-VI) shows a core structure with multiple substitutable positions (R1 through R26) that can be independently optimized. This modular approach allows chemists to systematically build complexity by selecting specific combinations of substituent groups rather than designing entire molecules from scratch, thereby managing complexity while achieving high specificity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by allowing different regions of the SARM molecule to have specialized functions through localized substituent groups. Specific R groups at different positions can be tailored to enhance binding affinity, selectivity, or metabolic stability without affecting the entire molecule. For example, halogen substituents at aromatic positions may enhance binding specificity while alkyl chains at other positions may improve membrane permeability, enabling localized optimization of different molecular properties.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
These compounds provide effective modulation of androgen receptor activity, leading to improved muscle strength, bone health, and hormonal balance, addressing conditions like osteoporosis, muscle loss, and hormonal disorders with enhanced specificity and efficacy compared to existing SARMs.
Implementation Method 1
a ligand binds to an IR, forming a receptor/ligand complex
Data Source
AI summary
Provided herein are compounds having a structure selected from among Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V) and Formula (VI) that are androgen receptor modulators and/or androgen receptor binding agents. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such compounds, including, but not limited to, using such compounds for treating various conditions.


